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Subtract 18/49 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 18/49

72/5 - 18/49 is 3438/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   72/5 = 72 × 49/5 × 49 = 3528/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/245 - 90/245 = 3528 - 90/245 = 3438/245
5. In mixed form: 148/245

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