Answers

Subtract 20/9 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

50/25 - 20/9 is -2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/225 - 500/225 = 450 - 500/225 = -50/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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