Answers

Subtract 50/8 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

25/18 - 50/8 is -175/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/72 - 450/72 = 100 - 450/72 = -350/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/36

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