Answers

Subtract 25/18 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

50/45 - 25/18 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/90 - 125/90 = 100 - 125/90 = -25/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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