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Subtract 3/49 from 2/45

2/45 - 3/49 is -37/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/2205 - 135/2205 = 98 - 135/2205 = -37/2205

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