Answers

Subtract 15/60 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 15/60

50/45 - 15/60 is 31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/180 - 45/180 = 200 - 45/180 = 155/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36

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