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Subtract 2/8 from 35/50

35/50 - 2/8 is 9/20.

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,
    35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/200 - 50/200 = 140 - 50/200 = 90/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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