Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

72/25 - 70/50 is 37/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   72/25 = 72 × 2/25 × 2 = 144/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/50 - 70/50 = 144 - 70/50 = 74/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/25
6. In mixed form: 112/25

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