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Subtract 4/45 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 4/45

49/10 - 4/45 is 433/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   49/10 = 49 × 9/10 × 9 = 441/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/90 - 8/90 = 441 - 8/90 = 433/90
5. In mixed form: 473/90

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