Answers

Subtract 80/14 from 50/9

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

50/9 - 80/14 is -10/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   50/9 = 50 × 14/9 × 14 = 700/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   80/14 = 80 × 9/14 × 9 = 720/126
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   700/126 - 720/126 = 700 - 720/126 = -20/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/63

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