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Subtract 18/49 from 16/9

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 18/49

16/9 - 18/49 is 622/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    16/9 = 16 × 49/9 × 49 = 784/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    18/49 = 18 × 9/49 × 9 = 162/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/441 - 162/441 = 784 - 162/441 = 622/441
  5. In mixed form: 1181/441

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