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Subtract 20/49 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 20/49

45/4 - 20/49 is 2125/196.

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,
   20/49 = 20 × 4/49 × 4 = 80/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/196 - 80/196 = 2205 - 80/196 = 2125/196
5. In mixed form: 10165/196

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