Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 45/50

70/6 - 45/50 is 323/30.

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,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/150 - 135/150 = 1750 - 135/150 = 1615/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/30
6. In mixed form: 1023/30

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