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Subtract 18/8 from 3/50

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

3/50 - 18/8 is -219/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/200 - 450/200 = 12 - 450/200 = -438/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -219/100

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