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Subtract 50/24 from 1/12

1^st number: 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

1/12 - 50/24 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   1/12 = 1 × 2/12 × 2 = 2/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/24 - 50/24 = 2 - 50/24 = -48/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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