Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 45/50

35/8 - 45/50 is 139/40.

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,
   35/8 = 35 × 25/8 × 25 = 875/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/200 - 180/200 = 875 - 180/200 = 695/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/40
6. In mixed form: 319/40

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