Answers

Subtract 6/30 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 6/30

50/25 - 6/30 is 9/5.

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,
   6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/150 - 30/150 = 300 - 30/150 = 270/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
6. In mixed form: 14/5

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