Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 25/36

50/15 - 25/36 is 95/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/180 - 125/180 = 600 - 125/180 = 475/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/36
6. In mixed form: 223/36

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