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Subtract 81/49 from 4/3

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

4/3 - 81/49 is -47/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   4/3 = 4 × 49/3 × 49 = 196/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   81/49 = 81 × 3/49 × 3 = 243/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/147 - 243/147 = 196 - 243/147 = -47/147

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