Answers

Subtract 49/50 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 49/50

25/9 - 49/50 is 809/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   25/9 = 25 × 50/9 × 50 = 1250/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/450 - 441/450 = 1250 - 441/450 = 809/450
5. In mixed form: 1359/450

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