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Subtract 20/45 from 35/50

35/50 - 20/45 is 23/90.

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,
   35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   20/45 = 20 × 10/45 × 10 = 200/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/450 - 200/450 = 315 - 200/450 = 115/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/90

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