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Subtract 2/50 from 1/45

1/45 - 2/50 is -4/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    1/45 = 1 × 10/45 × 10 = 10/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/450 - 18/450 = 10 - 18/450 = -8/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/225

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