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Subtract 48/72 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 48/72

45/4 - 48/72 is 127/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   45/4 = 45 × 18/4 × 18 = 810/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/72 - 48/72 = 810 - 48/72 = 762/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/12
6. In mixed form: 107/12

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