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Subtract 49/9 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

75/8 - 49/9 is 283/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   75/8 = 75 × 9/8 × 9 = 675/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/72 - 392/72 = 675 - 392/72 = 283/72
5. In mixed form: 367/72

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