Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

4/50 - 70/60 is -163/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/300 - 350/300 = 24 - 350/300 = -326/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/150

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