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Subtract 5/32 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 5/32

49/45 - 5/32 is 1343/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 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 32 × 45 = 1440,
   5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1440 - 225/1440 = 1568 - 225/1440 = 1343/1440

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