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Subtract 49/18 from 3/49

1^st number: 3/49, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

3/49 - 49/18 is -2347/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   3/49 = 3 × 18/49 × 18 = 54/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   49/18 = 49 × 49/18 × 49 = 2401/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/882 - 2401/882 = 54 - 2401/882 = -2347/882

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