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Subtract 12/50 from 18/8

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 12/50

18/8 - 12/50 is 201/100.

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,
    18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/200 - 48/200 = 450 - 48/200 = 402/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/100
  6. In mixed form: 21/100

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