Answers

Subtract 42/7 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

50/35 - 42/7 is -32/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   50/35 = 50 × 1/35 × 1 = 50/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/35 - 210/35 = 50 - 210/35 = -160/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/7

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