Answers

Subtract 72/70 from 50/5

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

50/5 - 72/70 is 314/35.

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,
   72/70 = 72 × 1/70 × 1 = 72/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/70 - 72/70 = 700 - 72/70 = 628/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/35
6. In mixed form: 834/35

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