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Subtract 6/50 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 6/50

70/40 - 6/50 is 163/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   70/40 = 70 × 5/40 × 5 = 350/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/200 - 24/200 = 350 - 24/200 = 326/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/100
6. In mixed form: 163/100

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