Answers

Subtract 42/45 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 42/45

50/18 - 42/45 is 83/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/90 - 84/90 = 250 - 84/90 = 166/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/45
6. In mixed form: 138/45

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