Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

70/16 - 50/25 is 19/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   70/16 = 70 × 25/16 × 25 = 1750/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/400 - 800/400 = 1750 - 800/400 = 950/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
6. In mixed form: 23/8

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