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Subtract 16/9 from 15/49

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

15/49 - 16/9 is -649/441.

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,
   15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   16/9 = 16 × 49/9 × 49 = 784/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/441 - 784/441 = 135 - 784/441 = -649/441

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