Subtract 10/50 from 60/8, Solve 7 4/8

Subtract 10/50 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 10/50

60/8 - 10/50 is 73/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
60/8 = 60 × 25/8 × 25 = 1500/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/200 - 40/200 = 1500 - 40/200 = 1460/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/10
In mixed form: 73/10

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