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Subtract 4/45 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 4/45

50/7 - 4/45 is 2222/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   50/7 = 50 × 45/7 × 45 = 2250/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/315 - 28/315 = 2250 - 28/315 = 2222/315
5. In mixed form: 717/315

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