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Subtract 5/50 from 21/8

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 5/50

21/8 - 5/50 is 101/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    21/8 = 21 × 25/8 × 25 = 525/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    5/50 = 5 × 4/50 × 4 = 20/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/200 - 20/200 = 525 - 20/200 = 505/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/40
  6. In mixed form: 221/40

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