Answers

Subtract 16/30 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 16/30

75/50 - 16/30 is 29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/150 - 80/150 = 225 - 80/150 = 145/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30

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