Answers

Subtract 8/50 from 84/8

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

84/8 - 8/50 is 517/50.

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,
   8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/200 - 32/200 = 2100 - 32/200 = 2068/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/50
6. In mixed form: 1017/50

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