Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 50/12

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

50/12 - 35/7 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   35/7 = 35 × 12/7 × 12 = 420/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/84 - 420/84 = 350 - 420/84 = -70/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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