Answers

Subtract 75/50 from 50/70

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

50/70 - 75/50 is -11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/350 - 525/350 = 250 - 525/350 = -275/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14

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