Answers

Subtract 14/72 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 14/72

60/50 - 14/72 is 181/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   60/50 = 60 × 36/50 × 36 = 2160/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/1800 - 350/1800 = 2160 - 350/1800 = 1810/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/180
6. In mixed form: 11/180

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