Answers

Subtract 2/9 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 2/9

50/45 - 2/9 is 8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/45 - 10/45 = 50 - 10/45 = 40/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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