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Subtract 45/49 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 45/49

12/5 - 45/49 is 363/245.

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,
   12/5 = 12 × 49/5 × 49 = 588/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   45/49 = 45 × 5/49 × 5 = 225/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/245 - 225/245 = 588 - 225/245 = 363/245
5. In mixed form: 1118/245

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