Answers

Subtract 60/45 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

8/50 - 60/45 is -88/75.

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,
   8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   60/45 = 60 × 10/45 × 10 = 600/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/450 - 600/450 = 72 - 600/450 = -528/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/75

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