Answers

Subtract 20/50 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 20/50

84/8 - 20/50 is 101/10.

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,
   84/8 = 84 × 25/8 × 25 = 2100/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/200 - 80/200 = 2100 - 80/200 = 2020/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/10
6. In mixed form: 101/10

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