Answers

Subtract 18/81 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 18/81

50/8 - 18/81 is 217/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   50/8 = 50 × 81/8 × 81 = 4050/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   18/81 = 18 × 8/81 × 8 = 144/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/648 - 144/648 = 4050 - 144/648 = 3906/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/36
6. In mixed form: 61/36

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