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Subtract 8/49 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 8/49

7/3 - 8/49 is 319/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   7/3 = 7 × 49/3 × 49 = 343/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   8/49 = 8 × 3/49 × 3 = 24/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/147 - 24/147 = 343 - 24/147 = 319/147
5. In mixed form: 225/147

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