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Subtract 25/96 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 25/96

49/45 - 25/96 is 1193/1440.

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,
   25/96 = 25 × 15/96 × 15 = 375/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1440 - 375/1440 = 1568 - 375/1440 = 1193/1440

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