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Subtract 36/72 from 15/50

15/50 - 36/72 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   15/50 = 15 × 36/50 × 36 = 540/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/1800 - 900/1800 = 540 - 900/1800 = -360/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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