Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

49/56 - 50/45 is -17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   50/45 = 50 × 56/45 × 56 = 2800/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/2520 - 2800/2520 = 2205 - 2800/2520 = -595/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72

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