Answers

Subtract 81/70 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 11/70

50/6 - 81/70 is 1507/210.

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,
   81/70 = 81 × 3/70 × 3 = 243/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/210 - 243/210 = 1750 - 243/210 = 1507/210
5. In mixed form: 737/210

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