Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 18/50

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

18/50 - 40/12 is -223/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/300 - 1000/300 = 108 - 1000/300 = -892/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/75

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