Answers

Subtract 75/80 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 75/80

49/36 - 75/80 is 61/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   49/36 = 49 × 20/36 × 20 = 980/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/720 - 675/720 = 980 - 675/720 = 305/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/144

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