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Subtract 32/90 from 45/50

45/50 - 32/90 is 49/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
   32/90 = 32 × 5/90 × 5 = 160/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/450 - 160/450 = 405 - 160/450 = 245/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/90

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