Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

50/2 - 40/12 is 65/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
   50/2 = 50 × 6/2 × 6 = 300/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   40/12 = 40 × 1/12 × 1 = 40/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/12 - 40/12 = 300 - 40/12 = 260/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/3
6. In mixed form: 212/3

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