Answers

Subtract 8/14 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 8/14

75/50 - 8/14 is 13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/350 - 200/350 = 525 - 200/350 = 325/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14

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