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Subtract 75/18 from 49/72

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

49/72 - 75/18 is -251/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   75/18 = 75 × 4/18 × 4 = 300/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/72 - 300/72 = 49 - 300/72 = -251/72

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