Answers

Subtract 70/21 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 7/21

50/5 - 70/21 is 20/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
   50/5 = 50 × 21/5 × 21 = 1050/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   70/21 = 70 × 5/21 × 5 = 350/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/105 - 350/105 = 1050 - 350/105 = 700/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
6. In mixed form: 62/3

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