Answers

Subtract 35/42 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 35/42

50/8 - 35/42 is 65/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/168 - 140/168 = 1050 - 140/168 = 910/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/12
6. In mixed form: 55/12

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