Answers

Subtract 50/8 from 28/30

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

28/30 - 50/8 is -319/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/120 - 750/120 = 112 - 750/120 = -638/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/60

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