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Subtract 9/50 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 9/50

50/45 - 9/50 is 419/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   50/45 = 50 × 10/45 × 10 = 500/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/450 - 81/450 = 500 - 81/450 = 419/450

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