Subtract 8/50 from 5/3, Solve 1 2/3

Subtract 8/50 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 8/50

5/3 - 8/50 is 113/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 24/150 = 250 - 24/150 = 226/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/75
In mixed form: 138/75

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