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Subtract 9/45 from 25/50

25/50 - 9/45 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   9/45 = 9 × 10/45 × 10 = 90/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/450 - 90/450 = 225 - 90/450 = 135/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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