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Subtract 49/96 from 72/14

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 49/96

72/14 - 49/96 is 3113/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   72/14 = 72 × 48/14 × 48 = 3456/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   49/96 = 49 × 7/96 × 7 = 343/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3456/672 - 343/672 = 3456 - 343/672 = 3113/672
5. In mixed form: 4425/672

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