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Subtract 15/18 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 15/18

49/9 - 15/18 is 83/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/18 - 15/18 = 98 - 15/18 = 83/18
5. In mixed form: 411/18

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