Answers

Subtract 75/90 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 75/90

50/7 - 75/90 is 265/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
   50/7 = 50 × 90/7 × 90 = 4500/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4500/630 - 525/630 = 4500 - 525/630 = 3975/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/42
6. In mixed form: 613/42

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