Answers

Subtract 3/75 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 3/75

90/50 - 3/75 is 44/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/150 - 6/150 = 270 - 6/150 = 264/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/25
6. In mixed form: 119/25

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