Answers

Subtract 75/50 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

70/10 - 75/50 is 11/2.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 1/50 × 1 = 75/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/50 - 75/50 = 350 - 75/50 = 275/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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