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Subtract 25/90 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 25/90

49/45 - 25/90 is 73/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/90 - 25/90 = 98 - 25/90 = 73/90

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