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Subtract 49/45 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

9/50 - 49/45 is -409/450.

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,
   9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   49/45 = 49 × 10/45 × 10 = 490/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/450 - 490/450 = 81 - 490/450 = -409/450

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