Answers

Subtract 75/25 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

6/50 - 75/25 is -72/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   75/25 = 75 × 2/25 × 2 = 150/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/50 - 150/50 = 6 - 150/50 = -144/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/25

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