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Subtract 24/50 from 20/45

20/45 - 24/50 is -8/225.

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,
   20/45 = 20 × 10/45 × 10 = 200/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/450 - 216/450 = 200 - 216/450 = -16/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/225

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