Answers

Subtract 75/60 from 50/72

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

50/72 - 75/60 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/360 - 450/360 = 250 - 450/360 = -200/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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