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Subtract 9/25 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 9/25

50/15 - 9/25 is 223/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   9/25 = 9 × 3/25 × 3 = 27/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/75 - 27/75 = 250 - 27/75 = 223/75
5. In mixed form: 273/75

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