Answers

Subtract 50/9 from 80/50

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

80/50 - 50/9 is -178/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   50/9 = 50 × 50/9 × 50 = 2500/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/450 - 2500/450 = 720 - 2500/450 = -1780/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -178/45

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