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Subtract 80/18 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 4 8/18

9/50 - 80/18 is -1919/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
   80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/450 - 2000/450 = 81 - 2000/450 = -1919/450

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