Answers

Subtract 35/14 from 50/80

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 2 7/14

50/80 - 35/14 is -15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   35/14 = 35 × 40/14 × 40 = 1400/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/560 - 1400/560 = 350 - 1400/560 = -1050/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8

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