Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 10/80

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

10/80 - 50/25 is -15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   10/80 = 10 × 5/80 × 5 = 50/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/400 - 800/400 = 50 - 800/400 = -750/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8

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