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Subtract 15/50 from 70/4

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 15/50

70/4 - 15/50 is 86/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    70/4 = 70 × 25/4 × 25 = 1750/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1750/100 - 30/100 = 1750 - 30/100 = 1720/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/5
  6. In mixed form: 171/5

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