Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 6/36

60/50 - 6/36 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   60/50 = 60 × 18/50 × 18 = 1080/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/900 - 150/900 = 1080 - 150/900 = 930/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
6. In mixed form: 11/30

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