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Subtract 45/50 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 45/50

6/4 - 45/50 is 3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/100 - 90/100 = 150 - 90/100 = 60/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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