Answers

Subtract 6/50 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 6/50

49/12 - 6/50 is 1189/300.

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,
   49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/300 - 36/300 = 1225 - 36/300 = 1189/300
5. In mixed form: 3289/300

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