Answers

Subtract 7/50 from 75/45

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 7/50

75/45 - 7/50 is 229/150.

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,
   75/45 = 75 × 10/45 × 10 = 750/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/450 - 63/450 = 750 - 63/450 = 687/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/150
6. In mixed form: 179/150

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