Answers

Subtract 36/16 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

50/60 - 36/16 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/240 - 540/240 = 200 - 540/240 = -340/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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