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Subtract 4/36 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 4/36

49/16 - 4/36 is 425/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   4/36 = 4 × 4/36 × 4 = 16/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/144 - 16/144 = 441 - 16/144 = 425/144
5. In mixed form: 2137/144

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