Answers

Subtract 35/96 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 35/96

50/4 - 35/96 is 1165/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   50/4 = 50 × 24/4 × 24 = 1200/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/96 - 35/96 = 1200 - 35/96 = 1165/96
5. In mixed form: 1213/96

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