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Subtract 72/49 from 72/28

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

72/28 - 72/49 is 54/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/196 - 288/196 = 504 - 288/196 = 216/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/49
6. In mixed form: 15/49

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