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Subtract 10/5 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

8/50 - 10/5 is -46/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   8/50 = 8 × 1/50 × 1 = 8/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   10/5 = 10 × 10/5 × 10 = 100/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/50 - 100/50 = 8 - 100/50 = -92/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/25

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