Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 15/81

75/50 - 15/81 is 71/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   75/50 = 75 × 81/50 × 81 = 6075/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   15/81 = 15 × 50/81 × 50 = 750/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6075/4050 - 750/4050 = 6075 - 750/4050 = 5325/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/54
6. In mixed form: 117/54

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