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Subtract 4/45 from 9/49

9/49 - 4/45 is 209/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   9/49 = 9 × 45/49 × 45 = 405/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   4/45 = 4 × 49/45 × 49 = 196/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/2205 - 196/2205 = 405 - 196/2205 = 209/2205

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