Answers

Subtract 56/18 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

49/4 - 56/18 is 329/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   56/18 = 56 × 2/18 × 2 = 112/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/36 - 112/36 = 441 - 112/36 = 329/36
5. In mixed form: 95/36

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