Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 18/50

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

18/50 - 96/60 is -31/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   96/60 = 96 × 5/60 × 5 = 480/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/300 - 480/300 = 108 - 480/300 = -372/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/25

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