Answers

Subtract 30/80 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 30/80

70/50 - 30/80 is 41/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   30/80 = 30 × 5/80 × 5 = 150/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/400 - 150/400 = 560 - 150/400 = 410/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/40
6. In mixed form: 11/40

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