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Subtract 8/36 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 8/36

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
   8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/72 - 16/72 = 450 - 16/72 = 434/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/36
6. In mixed form: 61/36

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