Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

9/50 - 96/90 is -133/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
   96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/450 - 480/450 = 81 - 480/450 = -399/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/150

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