Answers

Subtract 72/60 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

5/50 - 72/60 is -11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   72/60 = 72 × 5/60 × 5 = 360/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/300 - 360/300 = 30 - 360/300 = -330/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10

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