Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 15/81

50/5 - 15/81 is 265/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   50/5 = 50 × 81/5 × 81 = 4050/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   15/81 = 15 × 5/81 × 5 = 75/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/405 - 75/405 = 4050 - 75/405 = 3975/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/27
6. In mixed form: 922/27

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