Answers

Subtract 40/18 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

50/8 - 40/18 is 145/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/72 - 160/72 = 450 - 160/72 = 290/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/36
6. In mixed form: 41/36

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