Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

50/4 - 70/5 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   50/4 = 50 × 5/4 × 5 = 250/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   70/5 = 70 × 4/5 × 4 = 280/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/20 - 280/20 = 250 - 280/20 = -30/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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