Answers

Subtract 1/7 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1/7

49/45 - 1/7 is 298/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   49/45 = 49 × 7/45 × 7 = 343/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   1/7 = 1 × 45/7 × 45 = 45/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/315 - 45/315 = 343 - 45/315 = 298/315

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