Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 15/50

90/35 - 15/50 is 159/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   90/35 = 90 × 10/35 × 10 = 900/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/350 - 105/350 = 900 - 105/350 = 795/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/70
6. In mixed form: 219/70

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