Answers

Subtract 7/50 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 7/50

84/70 - 7/50 is 53/50.

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,
   7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/350 - 49/350 = 420 - 49/350 = 371/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/50
6. In mixed form: 13/50

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