Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

50/4 - 45/15 is 19/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/60 - 180/60 = 750 - 180/60 = 570/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
6. In mixed form: 91/2

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