Subtract 8/50 from 10/8, Solve 1 2/8

Subtract 8/50 from 10/8

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

10/8 - 8/50 is 109/100.

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,
10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/200 - 32/200 = 250 - 32/200 = 218/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/100
In mixed form: 19/100

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