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Subtract 1/48 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1/48

49/45 - 1/48 is 769/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/720 - 15/720 = 784 - 15/720 = 769/720
5. In mixed form: 149/720

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