Answers

Subtract 16/36 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 16/36

75/50 - 16/36 is 19/18.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/900 - 400/900 = 1350 - 400/900 = 950/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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