Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

50/8 - 70/45 is 169/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/360 - 560/360 = 2250 - 560/360 = 1690/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/36
6. In mixed form: 425/36

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