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Subtract 6/49 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/49

8/5 - 6/49 is 362/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   8/5 = 8 × 49/5 × 49 = 392/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/245 - 30/245 = 392 - 30/245 = 362/245
5. In mixed form: 1117/245

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