Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 15/50

70/8 - 15/50 is 169/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/200 - 60/200 = 1750 - 60/200 = 1690/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/20
6. In mixed form: 89/20

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