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Subtract 49/8 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

49/9 - 49/8 is -49/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/72 - 441/72 = 392 - 441/72 = -49/72

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