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Subtract 50/35 from 12/8

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 15/35

12/8 - 50/35 is 1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/280 - 400/280 = 420 - 400/280 = 20/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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