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Subtract 6/56 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 6/56

49/18 - 6/56 is 659/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   49/18 = 49 × 28/18 × 28 = 1372/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/504 - 54/504 = 1372 - 54/504 = 1318/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/252
6. In mixed form: 2155/252

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