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Subtract 54/75 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 54/75

50/8 - 54/75 is 553/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   54/75 = 54 × 8/75 × 8 = 432/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3750/600 - 432/600 = 3750 - 432/600 = 3318/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 553/100
6. In mixed form: 553/100

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