Answers

Subtract 72/70 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

50/6 - 72/70 is 767/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/210 - 216/210 = 1750 - 216/210 = 1534/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 767/105
6. In mixed form: 732/105

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