Answers

Subtract 7/45 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 7/45

75/50 - 7/45 is 121/90.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   7/45 = 7 × 10/45 × 10 = 70/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/450 - 70/450 = 675 - 70/450 = 605/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/90
6. In mixed form: 131/90

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