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Subtract 7/45 from 6/50

6/50 - 7/45 is -8/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    7/45 = 7 × 10/45 × 10 = 70/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/450 - 70/450 = 54 - 70/450 = -16/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/225

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