Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 8/70

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

8/70 - 50/5 is -346/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/70 - 700/70 = 8 - 700/70 = -692/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -346/35

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