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

Subtract 10/8 from 2/50

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

2/50 - 10/8 is -121/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/200 - 250/200 = 8 - 250/200 = -242/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/100

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