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Subtract 3/75 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 3/75

49/45 - 3/75 is 236/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   49/45 = 49 × 5/45 × 5 = 245/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/225 - 9/225 = 245 - 9/225 = 236/225
5. In mixed form: 111/225

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