Answers

Subtract 30/27 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

50/45 - 30/27 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/135 - 150/135 = 150 - 150/135 = 0/135
5. The answer is 0

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