Answers

Subtract 81/8 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 10 1/8

50/60 - 81/8 is -223/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   81/8 = 81 × 15/8 × 15 = 1215/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/120 - 1215/120 = 100 - 1215/120 = -1115/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/24

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