Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

8/14 - 50/25 is -10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/350 - 700/350 = 200 - 700/350 = -500/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7

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