Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 45/90

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

45/90 - 56/50 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/450 - 504/450 = 225 - 504/450 = -279/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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