Answers

Subtract 12/10 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

50/25 - 12/10 is 4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   50/25 = 50 × 2/25 × 2 = 100/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   12/10 = 12 × 5/10 × 5 = 60/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/50 - 60/50 = 100 - 60/50 = 40/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5

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