Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 12/9

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

12/9 - 50/45 is 2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/45 - 50/45 = 60 - 50/45 = 10/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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