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Subtract 9/49 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 9/49

45/16 - 9/49 is 2061/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   45/16 = 45 × 49/16 × 49 = 2205/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   9/49 = 9 × 16/49 × 16 = 144/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/784 - 144/784 = 2205 - 144/784 = 2061/784
5. In mixed form: 2493/784

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