Answers

Subtract 75/60 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

50/7 - 75/60 is 165/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   50/7 = 50 × 60/7 × 60 = 3000/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   75/60 = 75 × 7/60 × 7 = 525/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3000/420 - 525/420 = 3000 - 525/420 = 2475/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/28
6. In mixed form: 525/28

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