Answers

Subtract 64/45 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 1 19/45

49/20 - 64/45 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/180 - 256/180 = 441 - 256/180 = 185/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
6. In mixed form: 11/36

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