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Subtract 50/8 from 2/20

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 6 2/8

2/20 - 50/8 is -123/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    2/20 = 2 × 2/20 × 2 = 4/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/40 - 250/40 = 4 - 250/40 = -246/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/20

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