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Subtract 50/70 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 50/70

49/4 - 50/70 is 323/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   49/4 = 49 × 35/4 × 35 = 1715/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/140 - 100/140 = 1715 - 100/140 = 1615/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/28
6. In mixed form: 1115/28

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