Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

49/8 - 50/45 is 361/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/360 - 400/360 = 2205 - 400/360 = 1805/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/72
6. In mixed form: 51/72

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