Answers

Subtract 15/18 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 15/18

50/35 - 15/18 is 25/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/630 - 525/630 = 900 - 525/630 = 375/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42

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