Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 7/45

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

7/45 - 50/36 is -37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/180 - 250/180 = 28 - 250/180 = -222/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30

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