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Subtract 4/45 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 4/45

49/25 - 4/45 is 421/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/225 - 20/225 = 441 - 20/225 = 421/225
5. In mixed form: 1196/225

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