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Subtract 49/45 from 5/18

1^st number: 5/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

5/18 - 49/45 is -73/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/90 - 98/90 = 25 - 98/90 = -73/90

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