Answers

Subtract 36/96 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 36/96

75/50 - 36/96 is 9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   75/50 = 75 × 48/50 × 48 = 3600/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3600/2400 - 900/2400 = 3600 - 900/2400 = 2700/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
6. In mixed form: 11/8

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