Answers

Subtract 40/50 from 81/8

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 40/50

81/8 - 40/50 is 373/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   81/8 = 81 × 25/8 × 25 = 2025/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/200 - 160/200 = 2025 - 160/200 = 1865/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/40
6. In mixed form: 913/40

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