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Subtract 15/70 from 50/5

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 15/70

50/5 - 15/70 is 137/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/70 - 15/70 = 700 - 15/70 = 685/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/14
  6. In mixed form: 911/14

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