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Subtract 27/56 from 72/49

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 27/56

72/49 - 27/56 is 387/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   72/49 = 72 × 8/49 × 8 = 576/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/392 - 189/392 = 576 - 189/392 = 387/392

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