Answers

Subtract 40/49 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 40/49

50/4 - 40/49 is 1145/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   50/4 = 50 × 49/4 × 49 = 2450/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/196 - 160/196 = 2450 - 160/196 = 2290/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1145/98
6. In mixed form: 1167/98

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