Answers

Subtract 75/30 from 50/15

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

50/15 - 75/30 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/30 - 75/30 = 100 - 75/30 = 25/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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