Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 60/70

75/50 - 60/70 is 9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/350 - 300/350 = 525 - 300/350 = 225/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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