Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/36

50/25 - 15/36 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/900 - 375/900 = 1800 - 375/900 = 1425/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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