Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 70/14

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 50/90

70/14 - 50/90 is 40/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
   70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/630 - 350/630 = 3150 - 350/630 = 2800/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
6. In mixed form: 44/9

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