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Subtract 9/80 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 9/80

50/45 - 9/80 is 719/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/720 - 81/720 = 800 - 81/720 = 719/720

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