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Subtract 4/49 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 4/49

49/36 - 4/49 is 2257/1764.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   49/36 = 49 × 49/36 × 49 = 2401/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   4/49 = 4 × 36/49 × 36 = 144/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/1764 - 144/1764 = 2401 - 144/1764 = 2257/1764
5. In mixed form: 1493/1764

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