Answers

Subtract 50/72 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 50/72

8/6 - 50/72 is 23/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/72 - 50/72 = 96 - 50/72 = 46/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36

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