Answers

Subtract 50/10 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

70/4 - 50/10 is 25/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   70/4 = 70 × 5/4 × 5 = 350/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   50/10 = 50 × 2/10 × 2 = 100/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/20 - 100/20 = 350 - 100/20 = 250/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/2
6. In mixed form: 121/2

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