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Subtract 6/15 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 6/15

49/18 - 6/15 is 209/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   6/15 = 6 × 6/15 × 6 = 36/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/90 - 36/90 = 245 - 36/90 = 209/90
5. In mixed form: 229/90

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