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Subtract 50/72 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 50/72

60/4 - 50/72 is 515/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   60/4 = 60 × 18/4 × 18 = 1080/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/72 - 50/72 = 1080 - 50/72 = 1030/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 515/36
6. In mixed form: 1411/36

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