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Subtract 49/72 from 50/49

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 49/72

50/49 - 49/72 is 1199/3528.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   50/49 = 50 × 72/49 × 72 = 3600/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   49/72 = 49 × 49/72 × 49 = 2401/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3600/3528 - 2401/3528 = 3600 - 2401/3528 = 1199/3528

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