Subtract 7/9 from 50/4, Solve 12 2/4

Subtract 7/9 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/9

50/4 - 7/9 is 211/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/36 - 28/36 = 450 - 28/36 = 422/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/18
In mixed form: 1113/18

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