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Subtract 8/49 from 16/9

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 8/49

16/9 - 8/49 is 712/441.

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,
   8/49 = 8 × 9/49 × 9 = 72/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/441 - 72/441 = 784 - 72/441 = 712/441
5. In mixed form: 1271/441

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