Answers

Subtract 50/8 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

2/60 - 50/8 is -373/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/120 - 750/120 = 4 - 750/120 = -746/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/60

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