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Subtract 8/49 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 8/49

49/10 - 8/49 is 2321/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   49/10 = 49 × 49/10 × 49 = 2401/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   8/49 = 8 × 10/49 × 10 = 80/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/490 - 80/490 = 2401 - 80/490 = 2321/490
5. In mixed form: 4361/490

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