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Subtract 9/32 from 8/49

8/49 - 9/32 is -185/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   8/49 = 8 × 32/49 × 32 = 256/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   9/32 = 9 × 49/32 × 49 = 441/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/1568 - 441/1568 = 256 - 441/1568 = -185/1568

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