Answers

Subtract 90/80 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

50/7 - 90/80 is 337/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   50/7 = 50 × 80/7 × 80 = 4000/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4000/560 - 630/560 = 4000 - 630/560 = 3370/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/56
6. In mixed form: 61/56

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