Answers

Subtract 50/60 from 30/8

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 50/60

30/8 - 50/60 is 35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/120 - 100/120 = 450 - 100/120 = 350/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
6. In mixed form: 211/12

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