Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 8/36

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

8/36 - 50/25 is -16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/900 - 1800/900 = 200 - 1800/900 = -1600/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9

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