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Subtract 2/24 from 72/49

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 2/24

72/49 - 2/24 is 815/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   72/49 = 72 × 24/49 × 24 = 1728/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/1176 - 98/1176 = 1728 - 98/1176 = 1630/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 815/588
6. In mixed form: 1227/588

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