Answers

Subtract 75/60 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

50/10 - 75/60 is 15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/60 - 75/60 = 300 - 75/60 = 225/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
6. In mixed form: 33/4

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