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Subtract 15/60 from 50/75

50/75 - 15/60 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/300 - 75/300 = 200 - 75/300 = 125/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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