Answers

Subtract 15/75 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 15/75

50/20 - 15/75 is 23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/300 - 60/300 = 750 - 60/300 = 690/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
6. In mixed form: 23/10

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