Answers

Subtract 18/50 from 96/35

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 18/50

96/35 - 18/50 is 417/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   96/35 = 96 × 10/35 × 10 = 960/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/350 - 126/350 = 960 - 126/350 = 834/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/175
6. In mixed form: 267/175

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