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Subtract 5/49 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 5/49

7/5 - 5/49 is 318/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   7/5 = 7 × 49/5 × 49 = 343/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/245 - 25/245 = 343 - 25/245 = 318/245
5. In mixed form: 173/245

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