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Subtract 7/50 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/50

70/10 - 7/50 is 343/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   70/10 = 70 × 5/10 × 5 = 350/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/50 - 7/50 = 350 - 7/50 = 343/50
5. In mixed form: 643/50

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