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Subtract 9/49 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 9/49

25/14 - 9/49 is 157/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   25/14 = 25 × 7/14 × 7 = 175/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   9/49 = 9 × 2/49 × 2 = 18/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/98 - 18/98 = 175 - 18/98 = 157/98
5. In mixed form: 159/98

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