Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 15/50

84/70 - 15/50 is 9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   84/70 = 84 × 5/70 × 5 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/350 - 105/350 = 420 - 105/350 = 315/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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