Answers

Subtract 49/45 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

15/12 - 49/45 is 29/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/180 - 196/180 = 225 - 196/180 = 29/180

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