Answers

Subtract 50/84 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/84

60/12 - 50/84 is 185/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   60/12 = 60 × 7/12 × 7 = 420/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/84 - 50/84 = 420 - 50/84 = 370/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/42
6. In mixed form: 417/42

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