Answers

Subtract 70/75 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 70/75

49/6 - 70/75 is 217/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/150 - 140/150 = 1225 - 140/150 = 1085/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/30
6. In mixed form: 77/30

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