Answers

Subtract 25/50 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 25/50

70/6 - 25/50 is 67/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/150 - 75/150 = 1750 - 75/150 = 1675/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/6
6. In mixed form: 111/6

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