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Subtract 50/45 from 20/49

1^st number: 20/49, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

20/49 - 50/45 is -310/441.

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,
   20/49 = 20 × 45/49 × 45 = 900/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/2205 - 2450/2205 = 900 - 2450/2205 = -1550/2205
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -310/441

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