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Subtract 24/49 from 7/4

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 24/49

7/4 - 24/49 is 247/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   7/4 = 7 × 49/4 × 49 = 343/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/196 - 96/196 = 343 - 96/196 = 247/196
5. In mixed form: 151/196

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