Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

8/50 - 42/6 is -171/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/150 - 1050/150 = 24 - 1050/150 = -1026/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/25

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