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Subtract 18/50 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 18/50

49/6 - 18/50 is 1171/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/150 - 54/150 = 1225 - 54/150 = 1171/150
5. In mixed form: 7121/150

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