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Subtract 49/45 from 3/4

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 4/45

3/4 - 49/45 is -61/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/180 - 196/180 = 135 - 196/180 = -61/180

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