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Subtract 7/50 from 12/10

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 7/50

12/10 - 7/50 is 53/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   12/10 = 12 × 5/10 × 5 = 60/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/50 - 7/50 = 60 - 7/50 = 53/50
5. In mixed form: 13/50

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