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Subtract 2/6 from 49/9

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/6

49/9 - 2/6 is 46/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 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 6 × 3 = 18,
    2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/18 - 6/18 = 98 - 6/18 = 92/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/9
  6. In mixed form: 51/9

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