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Subtract 45/72 from 45/50

45/50 - 45/72 is 11/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   45/50 = 45 × 36/50 × 36 = 1620/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/1800 - 1125/1800 = 1620 - 1125/1800 = 495/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/40

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