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Subtract 45/10 from 8/50

1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 4 5/10

8/50 - 45/10 is -217/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 10 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 10 × 5 = 50,
    45/10 = 45 × 5/10 × 5 = 225/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/50 - 225/50 = 8 - 225/50 = -217/50

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