Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 7/15

1^st number: 7/15, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

7/15 - 50/25 is -23/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   50/25 = 50 × 3/25 × 3 = 150/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/75 - 150/75 = 35 - 150/75 = -115/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15

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