Answers

Subtract 70/64 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

50/7 - 70/64 is 1355/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
   50/7 = 50 × 64/7 × 64 = 3200/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3200/448 - 490/448 = 3200 - 490/448 = 2710/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1355/224
6. In mixed form: 611/224

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