Answers

Subtract 50/6 from 48/70

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

48/70 - 50/6 is -803/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/210 - 1750/210 = 144 - 1750/210 = -1606/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -803/105

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