Answers

Subtract 49/45 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

10/6 - 49/45 is 26/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/90 - 98/90 = 150 - 98/90 = 52/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/45

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