Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 21/15

1^st number: 1 6/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

21/15 - 50/18 is -62/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   21/15 = 21 × 6/15 × 6 = 126/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/90 - 250/90 = 126 - 250/90 = -124/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/45

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