Answers

Subtract 50/4 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

70/9 - 50/4 is -85/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/36 - 450/36 = 280 - 450/36 = -170/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/18

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