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Subtract 49/24 from 72/14

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

72/14 - 49/24 is 521/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   72/14 = 72 × 12/14 × 12 = 864/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/168 - 343/168 = 864 - 343/168 = 521/168
5. In mixed form: 317/168

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