Answers

Subtract 49/45 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

25/8 - 49/45 is 733/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/360 - 392/360 = 1125 - 392/360 = 733/360
5. In mixed form: 213/360

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