Answers

Subtract 64/60 from 45/50

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/60

45/50 - 64/60 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   64/60 = 64 × 5/60 × 5 = 320/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/300 - 320/300 = 270 - 320/300 = -50/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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