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Subtract 50/72 from 36/6

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 50/72

36/6 - 50/72 is 191/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   36/6 = 36 × 12/6 × 12 = 432/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/72 - 50/72 = 432 - 50/72 = 382/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/36
6. In mixed form: 511/36

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