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Subtract 24/49 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 24/49

49/18 - 24/49 is 1969/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   49/18 = 49 × 49/18 × 49 = 2401/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   24/49 = 24 × 18/49 × 18 = 432/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/882 - 432/882 = 2401 - 432/882 = 1969/882
5. In mixed form: 2205/882

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