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Subtract 49/48 from 72/14

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

72/14 - 49/48 is 1385/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   72/14 = 72 × 24/14 × 24 = 1728/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/336 - 343/336 = 1728 - 343/336 = 1385/336
5. In mixed form: 441/336

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