Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

49/30 - 50/25 is -11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/150 - 300/150 = 245 - 300/150 = -55/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30

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