Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 90/25

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 15/50

90/25 - 15/50 is 33/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   90/25 = 90 × 2/25 × 2 = 180/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/50 - 15/50 = 180 - 15/50 = 165/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
6. In mixed form: 33/10

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