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Subtract 10/49 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 10/49

45/4 - 10/49 is 2165/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   45/4 = 45 × 49/4 × 49 = 2205/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   10/49 = 10 × 4/49 × 4 = 40/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/196 - 40/196 = 2205 - 40/196 = 2165/196
5. In mixed form: 119/196

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