Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 50/90

40/25 - 50/90 is 47/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   40/25 = 40 × 18/25 × 18 = 720/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/450 - 250/450 = 720 - 250/450 = 470/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/45
6. In mixed form: 12/45

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