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Subtract 50/25 from 2/8

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 0/25

2/8 - 50/25 is -7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/200 - 400/200 = 50 - 400/200 = -350/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4

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