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Subtract 49/45 from 12/49

1^st number: 12/49, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

12/49 - 49/45 is -1861/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   12/49 = 12 × 45/49 × 45 = 540/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   49/45 = 49 × 49/45 × 49 = 2401/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/2205 - 2401/2205 = 540 - 2401/2205 = -1861/2205

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