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Subtract 15/49 from 2/9

2/9 - 15/49 is -37/441.

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,
   2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/441 - 135/441 = 98 - 135/441 = -37/441

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