Answers

Subtract 50/12 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

6/5 - 50/12 is -89/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/60 - 250/60 = 72 - 250/60 = -178/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/30

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