Answers

Subtract 35/8 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

50/2 - 35/8 is 165/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   50/2 = 50 × 4/2 × 4 = 200/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   35/8 = 35 × 1/8 × 1 = 35/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/8 - 35/8 = 200 - 35/8 = 165/8
5. In mixed form: 205/8

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