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Subtract 50/20 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 10/20

35/8 - 50/20 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    50/20 = 50 × 2/20 × 2 = 100/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/40 - 100/40 = 175 - 100/40 = 75/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  6. In mixed form: 17/8

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