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Subtract 9/50 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 9/50

8/5 - 9/50 is 71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   8/5 = 8 × 10/5 × 10 = 80/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/50 - 9/50 = 80 - 9/50 = 71/50
5. In mixed form: 121/50

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