Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 4/12

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

4/12 - 50/42 is -6/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/84 - 100/84 = 28 - 100/84 = -72/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7

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