Answers

Subtract 40/50 from 12/7

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 40/50

12/7 - 40/50 is 32/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/350 - 280/350 = 600 - 280/350 = 320/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/35

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