Answers

Subtract 50/6 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

10/4 - 50/6 is -35/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/12 - 100/12 = 30 - 100/12 = -70/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/6

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