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Subtract 18/49 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 18/49

27/8 - 18/49 is 1179/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   27/8 = 27 × 49/8 × 49 = 1323/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   18/49 = 18 × 8/49 × 8 = 144/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/392 - 144/392 = 1323 - 144/392 = 1179/392
5. In mixed form: 33/392

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