Answers

Subtract 15/70 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 15/70

50/14 - 15/70 is 47/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/70 - 15/70 = 250 - 15/70 = 235/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
6. In mixed form: 35/14

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