Answers

Subtract 50/81 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 50/81

45/4 - 50/81 is 3445/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   45/4 = 45 × 81/4 × 81 = 3645/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   50/81 = 50 × 4/81 × 4 = 200/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3645/324 - 200/324 = 3645 - 200/324 = 3445/324
5. In mixed form: 10205/324

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