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Subtract 25/36 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 25/36

49/45 - 25/36 is 71/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/180 - 125/180 = 196 - 125/180 = 71/180

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