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Subtract 50/12 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 4 2/12

35/5 - 50/12 is 17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/60 - 250/60 = 420 - 250/60 = 170/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
  6. In mixed form: 25/6

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