Answers

Subtract 6/28 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 6/28

70/50 - 6/28 is 83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   70/50 = 70 × 14/50 × 14 = 980/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/700 - 150/700 = 980 - 150/700 = 830/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
6. In mixed form: 113/70

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