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Subtract 8/50 from 8/45

8/45 - 8/50 is 4/225.

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,
   8/45 = 8 × 10/45 × 10 = 80/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/450 - 72/450 = 80 - 72/450 = 8/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/225

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