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Subtract 9/50 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 9/50

35/8 - 9/50 is 839/200.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 4/50 × 4 = 36/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/200 - 36/200 = 875 - 36/200 = 839/200
  5. In mixed form: 439/200

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