Answers

Subtract 60/18 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

50/10 - 60/18 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/90 - 300/90 = 450 - 300/90 = 150/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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