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Subtract 30/36 from 50/75

50/75 - 30/36 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/900 - 750/900 = 600 - 750/900 = -150/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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