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Subtract 16/50 from 40/8

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 16/50

40/8 - 16/50 is 117/25.

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,
    40/8 = 40 × 25/8 × 25 = 1000/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    16/50 = 16 × 4/50 × 4 = 64/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/200 - 64/200 = 1000 - 64/200 = 936/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/25
  6. In mixed form: 417/25

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