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Subtract 2/49 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 2/49

49/6 - 2/49 is 2389/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   49/6 = 49 × 49/6 × 49 = 2401/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/294 - 12/294 = 2401 - 12/294 = 2389/294
5. In mixed form: 837/294

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