Answers

Subtract 50/9 from 4/45

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

4/45 - 50/9 is -82/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/45 - 250/45 = 4 - 250/45 = -246/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/15

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