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Subtract 49/25 from 36/45

1^st number: 36/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

36/45 - 49/25 is -29/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/225 - 441/225 = 180 - 441/225 = -261/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/25

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