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Subtract 12/9 from 45/50

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 1 3/9

45/50 - 12/9 is -13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    12/9 = 12 × 50/9 × 50 = 600/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/450 - 600/450 = 405 - 600/450 = -195/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30

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