Answers

Subtract 6/4 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

49/18 - 6/4 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   49/18 = 49 × 2/18 × 2 = 98/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/36 - 54/36 = 98 - 54/36 = 44/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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