Answers

Subtract 50/7 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

45/10 - 50/7 is -37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   50/7 = 50 × 10/7 × 10 = 500/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/70 - 500/70 = 315 - 500/70 = -185/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14

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