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Subtract 50/12 from 10/72

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

10/72 - 50/12 is -145/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   50/12 = 50 × 6/12 × 6 = 300/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/72 - 300/72 = 10 - 300/72 = -290/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/36

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