Answers

Subtract 42/12 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

50/45 - 42/12 is -43/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/180 - 630/180 = 200 - 630/180 = -430/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/18

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