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Subtract 49/16 from 4/49

1^st number: 4/49, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

4/49 - 49/16 is -2337/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   4/49 = 4 × 16/49 × 16 = 64/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   49/16 = 49 × 49/16 × 49 = 2401/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/784 - 2401/784 = 64 - 2401/784 = -2337/784

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