Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 50/80

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

50/80 - 35/7 is -35/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 7 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 7 × 80 = 560,
   35/7 = 35 × 80/7 × 80 = 2800/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/560 - 2800/560 = 350 - 2800/560 = -2450/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/8

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