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Subtract 4/50 from 28/8

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 4/50

28/8 - 4/50 is 171/50.

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,
    28/8 = 28 × 25/8 × 25 = 700/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/200 - 16/200 = 700 - 16/200 = 684/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/50
  6. In mixed form: 321/50

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