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Subtract 4/25 from 15/50

15/50 - 4/25 is 7/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/50 - 8/50 = 15 - 8/50 = 7/50

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