Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 2/81

1^st number: 2/81, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

2/81 - 56/50 is -2218/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   2/81 = 2 × 50/81 × 50 = 100/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   56/50 = 56 × 81/50 × 81 = 4536/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/4050 - 4536/4050 = 100 - 4536/4050 = -4436/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2218/2025

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