Answers

Subtract 54/50 from 49/70

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

49/70 - 54/50 is -19/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/350 - 378/350 = 245 - 378/350 = -133/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/50

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