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Subtract 15/18 from 50/75

50/75 - 15/18 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/450 - 375/450 = 300 - 375/450 = -75/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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