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Subtract 7/9 from 2/49

2/49 - 7/9 is -325/441.

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,
   7/9 = 7 × 49/9 × 49 = 343/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/441 - 343/441 = 18 - 343/441 = -325/441

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