Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/50

90/2 - 45/50 is 441/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   90/2 = 90 × 25/2 × 25 = 2250/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/50 - 45/50 = 2250 - 45/50 = 2205/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/10
6. In mixed form: 441/10

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