Answers

Subtract 45/9 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

49/12 - 45/9 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   49/12 = 49 × 3/12 × 3 = 147/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/36 - 180/36 = 147 - 180/36 = -33/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12

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