Answers

Subtract 50/8 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

60/70 - 50/8 is -151/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/280 - 1750/280 = 240 - 1750/280 = -1510/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/28

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