Answers

Subtract 50/49 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

27/12 - 50/49 is 241/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   27/12 = 27 × 49/12 × 49 = 1323/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   50/49 = 50 × 12/49 × 12 = 600/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/588 - 600/588 = 1323 - 600/588 = 723/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/196
6. In mixed form: 145/196

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