Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 35/70

84/50 - 35/70 is 59/50.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/350 - 175/350 = 588 - 175/350 = 413/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/50
6. In mixed form: 19/50

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