Subtract 20/8 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 2 4/8
2/50 - 20/8 is -123/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/8 = 20 × 25/8 × 25 = 500/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/200 - 500/200 = 8 - 500/200 = -492/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/50
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