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Subtract 32/15 from 50/2

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/15

50/2 - 32/15 is 343/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    50/2 = 50 × 15/2 × 15 = 750/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/30 - 64/30 = 750 - 64/30 = 686/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/15
  6. In mixed form: 2213/15

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