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Subtract 75/8 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

6/50 - 75/8 is -1851/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   75/8 = 75 × 25/8 × 25 = 1875/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/200 - 1875/200 = 24 - 1875/200 = -1851/200

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