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Subtract 6/9 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 6/9

49/18 - 6/9 is 37/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   49/18 = 49 × 1/18 × 1 = 49/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/18 - 12/18 = 49 - 12/18 = 37/18
5. In mixed form: 21/18

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