Answers

Subtract 30/72 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 30/72

50/15 - 30/72 is 35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/360 - 150/360 = 1200 - 150/360 = 1050/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
6. In mixed form: 211/12

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