Answers

Subtract 72/80 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 72/80

75/50 - 72/80 is 3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   75/50 = 75 × 8/50 × 8 = 600/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   72/80 = 72 × 5/80 × 5 = 360/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/400 - 360/400 = 600 - 360/400 = 240/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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