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Subtract 1/50 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1/50

15/8 - 1/50 is 371/200.

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,
    15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    1/50 = 1 × 4/50 × 4 = 4/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/200 - 4/200 = 375 - 4/200 = 371/200
  5. In mixed form: 1171/200

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