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Subtract 8/5 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

5/50 - 8/5 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   8/5 = 8 × 10/5 × 10 = 80/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/50 - 80/50 = 5 - 80/50 = -75/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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