Answers

Subtract 4/64 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 4/64

49/45 - 4/64 is 739/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
   49/45 = 49 × 64/45 × 64 = 3136/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   4/64 = 4 × 45/64 × 45 = 180/2880
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/2880 - 180/2880 = 3136 - 180/2880 = 2956/2880
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 739/720
6. In mixed form: 119/720

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