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Subtract 8/50 from 49/40

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 8/50

49/40 - 8/50 is 213/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/200 - 32/200 = 245 - 32/200 = 213/200
  5. In mixed form: 113/200

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