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Subtract 49/32 from 9/49

1^st number: 9/49, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

9/49 - 49/32 is -2113/1568.

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,
   9/49 = 9 × 32/49 × 32 = 288/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   49/32 = 49 × 49/32 × 49 = 2401/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/1568 - 2401/1568 = 288 - 2401/1568 = -2113/1568

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