Answers

Subtract 75/50 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

50/15 - 75/50 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/150 - 225/150 = 500 - 225/150 = 275/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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