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Subtract 15/10 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

50/60 - 15/10 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   15/10 = 15 × 6/10 × 6 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/60 - 90/60 = 50 - 90/60 = -40/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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