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Subtract 1/96 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1/96

49/45 - 1/96 is 1553/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   49/45 = 49 × 32/45 × 32 = 1568/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1440 - 15/1440 = 1568 - 15/1440 = 1553/1440
5. In mixed form: 1113/1440

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