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Subtract 5/70 from 8/50

8/50 - 5/70 is 31/350.

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,
   8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/350 - 25/350 = 56 - 25/350 = 31/350

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