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Subtract 18/90 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 18/90

49/6 - 18/90 is 239/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/90 - 18/90 = 735 - 18/90 = 717/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/30
6. In mixed form: 729/30

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