Answers

Subtract 18/50 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 18/50

35/12 - 18/50 is 767/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/300 - 108/300 = 875 - 108/300 = 767/300
5. In mixed form: 2167/300

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