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Subtract 4/49 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 4/49

49/9 - 4/49 is 2365/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   49/9 = 49 × 49/9 × 49 = 2401/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   4/49 = 4 × 9/49 × 9 = 36/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/441 - 36/441 = 2401 - 36/441 = 2365/441
5. In mixed form: 5160/441

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