Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 15/81

49/45 - 15/81 is 122/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   49/45 = 49 × 9/45 × 9 = 441/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   15/81 = 15 × 5/81 × 5 = 75/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/405 - 75/405 = 441 - 75/405 = 366/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/135

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