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Subtract 49/6 from 6/25

1^st number: 6/25, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

6/25 - 49/6 is -1189/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/150 - 1225/150 = 36 - 1225/150 = -1189/150

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