Answers

Subtract 50/60 from 36/75

36/75 - 50/60 is -53/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/300 - 250/300 = 144 - 250/300 = -106/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/150

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