Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 50/72

50/72 - 25/36 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   25/36 = 25 × 2/36 × 2 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/72 - 50/72 = 50 - 50/72 = 0/72
5. The answer is 0

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