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Subtract 75/50 from 70/14

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

70/14 - 75/50 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/350 - 525/350 = 1750 - 525/350 = 1225/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
6. In mixed form: 31/2

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