Subtract 35/42 from 50/12, Solve 4 2/12

Subtract 35/42 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 35/42

50/12 - 35/42 is 10/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 70/84 = 350 - 70/84 = 280/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3

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