Answers

Subtract 15/70 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 15/70

50/40 - 15/70 is 29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/280 - 60/280 = 350 - 60/280 = 290/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
6. In mixed form: 11/28

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