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Subtract 50/15 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

9/4 - 50/15 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/60 - 200/60 = 135 - 200/60 = -65/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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