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Subtract 9/49 from 48/36

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 9/49

48/36 - 9/49 is 169/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   9/49 = 9 × 36/49 × 36 = 324/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1764 - 324/1764 = 2352 - 324/1764 = 2028/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/147
6. In mixed form: 122/147

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