Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

12/25 - 70/50 is -23/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/50 - 70/50 = 24 - 70/50 = -46/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/25

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