Answers

Subtract 8/50 from 80/60

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 8/50

80/60 - 8/50 is 88/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   80/60 = 80 × 5/60 × 5 = 400/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   8/50 = 8 × 6/50 × 6 = 48/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/300 - 48/300 = 400 - 48/300 = 352/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/75
6. In mixed form: 113/75

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