Answers

Subtract 50/20 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

75/4 - 50/20 is 65/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   75/4 = 75 × 5/4 × 5 = 375/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   50/20 = 50 × 1/20 × 1 = 50/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/20 - 50/20 = 375 - 50/20 = 325/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/4
6. In mixed form: 161/4

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