Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

49/45 - 84/80 is 7/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/720 - 756/720 = 784 - 756/720 = 28/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/180

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