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Subtract 4/30 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 4/30

49/32 - 4/30 is 671/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/480 - 64/480 = 735 - 64/480 = 671/480
5. In mixed form: 1191/480

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