Answers

Subtract 30/36 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 30/36

50/10 - 30/36 is 25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/180 - 150/180 = 900 - 150/180 = 750/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
6. In mixed form: 41/6

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