Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

15/2 - 56/50 is 319/50.

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,
   15/2 = 15 × 25/2 × 25 = 375/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   56/50 = 56 × 1/50 × 1 = 56/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/50 - 56/50 = 375 - 56/50 = 319/50
5. In mixed form: 619/50

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