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Subtract 36/15 from 50/2

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/15

50/2 - 36/15 is 113/5.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/30 - 72/30 = 750 - 72/30 = 678/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/5
  6. In mixed form: 223/5

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