Answers

Subtract 4/50 from 64/45

1^st number: 1 19/45, 2^nd number: 4/50

64/45 - 4/50 is 302/225.

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,
   64/45 = 64 × 10/45 × 10 = 640/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/450 - 36/450 = 640 - 36/450 = 604/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 302/225
6. In mixed form: 177/225

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