Answers

Subtract 8/49 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 8/49

60/50 - 8/49 is 254/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/2450 - 400/2450 = 2940 - 400/2450 = 2540/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/245
6. In mixed form: 19/245

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