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Subtract 75/8 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

49/6 - 75/8 is -29/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   49/6 = 49 × 4/6 × 4 = 196/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/24 - 225/24 = 196 - 225/24 = -29/24

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