Answers

Subtract 5/30 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 5/30

50/25 - 5/30 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/150 - 25/150 = 300 - 25/150 = 275/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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