Answers

Subtract 60/12 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

50/15 - 60/12 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/60 - 300/60 = 200 - 300/60 = -100/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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