Answers

Subtract 50/49 from 45/12

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

45/12 - 50/49 is 535/196.

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,
   45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   50/49 = 50 × 12/49 × 12 = 600/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/588 - 600/588 = 2205 - 600/588 = 1605/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/196
6. In mixed form: 2143/196

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