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Subtract 49/9 from 25/6

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 5 4/9

25/6 - 49/9 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    25/6 = 25 × 3/6 × 3 = 75/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/18 - 98/18 = 75 - 98/18 = -23/18

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