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Subtract 50/45 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

4/75 - 50/45 is -238/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/225 - 250/225 = 12 - 250/225 = -238/225

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