Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

90/5 - 70/50 is 83/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   90/5 = 90 × 10/5 × 10 = 900/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/50 - 70/50 = 900 - 70/50 = 830/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/5
6. In mixed form: 163/5

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