Answers

Subtract 6/50 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 6/50

84/45 - 6/50 is 131/75.

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,
   84/45 = 84 × 10/45 × 10 = 840/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/450 - 54/450 = 840 - 54/450 = 786/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/75
6. In mixed form: 156/75

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