Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 1/8

1^st number: 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

1/8 - 84/50 is -311/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   1/8 = 1 × 25/8 × 25 = 25/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   84/50 = 84 × 4/50 × 4 = 336/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/200 - 336/200 = 25 - 336/200 = -311/200

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