Subtract 8/50 from 20/8, Solve 2 4/8

Subtract 8/50 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 8/50

20/8 - 8/50 is 117/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
20/8 = 20 × 25/8 × 25 = 500/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
500/200 - 32/200 = 500 - 32/200 = 468/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/50
In mixed form: 217/50

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