Answers

Subtract 15/16 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/16

50/25 - 15/16 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/400 - 375/400 = 800 - 375/400 = 425/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
6. In mixed form: 11/16

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