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Subtract 49/45 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

3/50 - 49/45 is -463/450.

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,
   3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   49/45 = 49 × 10/45 × 10 = 490/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/450 - 490/450 = 27 - 490/450 = -463/450

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