Answers

Subtract 8/50 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 8/50

49/35 - 8/50 is 31/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   49/35 = 49 × 10/35 × 10 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/350 - 56/350 = 490 - 56/350 = 434/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/25
6. In mixed form: 16/25

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