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Subtract 15/72 from 49/60

49/60 - 15/72 is 73/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/360 - 75/360 = 294 - 75/360 = 219/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/120

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