Answers

Subtract 50/35 from 5/25

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

5/25 - 50/35 is -43/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   50/35 = 50 × 5/35 × 5 = 250/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/175 - 250/175 = 35 - 250/175 = -215/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35

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