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Subtract 4/81 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 4/81

49/25 - 4/81 is 3869/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   49/25 = 49 × 81/25 × 81 = 3969/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   4/81 = 4 × 25/81 × 25 = 100/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/2025 - 100/2025 = 3969 - 100/2025 = 3869/2025
5. In mixed form: 11844/2025

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