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Subtract 2/9 from 72/49

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 2/9

72/49 - 2/9 is 550/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   72/49 = 72 × 9/49 × 9 = 648/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/441 - 98/441 = 648 - 98/441 = 550/441
5. In mixed form: 1109/441

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