Answers

Subtract 8/6 from 25/50

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

25/50 - 8/6 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/150 - 200/150 = 75 - 200/150 = -125/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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