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Subtract 2/18 from 49/2

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

49/2 - 2/18 is 439/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   49/2 = 49 × 9/2 × 9 = 441/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/18 - 2/18 = 441 - 2/18 = 439/18
5. In mixed form: 247/18

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