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Subtract 64/9 from 2/49

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 7 1/9

2/49 - 64/9 is -3118/441.

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,
   2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   64/9 = 64 × 49/9 × 49 = 3136/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/441 - 3136/441 = 18 - 3136/441 = -3118/441

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