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Subtract 80/49 from 50/45

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 31/49

50/45 - 80/49 is -230/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    80/49 = 80 × 45/49 × 45 = 3600/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/2205 - 3600/2205 = 2450 - 3600/2205 = -1150/2205
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -230/441

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