Answers

Subtract 96/45 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

5/50 - 96/45 is -61/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   96/45 = 96 × 10/45 × 10 = 960/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/450 - 960/450 = 45 - 960/450 = -915/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/30

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