Answers

Subtract 8/12 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 8/12

50/35 - 8/12 is 16/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   8/12 = 8 × 35/12 × 35 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/420 - 280/420 = 600 - 280/420 = 320/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21

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