Answers

Subtract 35/14 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 7/14

50/4 - 35/14 is 10/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   50/4 = 50 × 7/4 × 7 = 350/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   35/14 = 35 × 2/14 × 2 = 70/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/28 - 70/28 = 350 - 70/28 = 280/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/1

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