Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 7/45

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

7/45 - 50/25 is -83/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/225 - 450/225 = 35 - 450/225 = -415/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/45

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