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Subtract 50/7 from 12/2

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

12/2 - 50/7 is -8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   12/2 = 12 × 7/2 × 7 = 84/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   50/7 = 50 × 2/7 × 2 = 100/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/14 - 100/14 = 84 - 100/14 = -16/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/7

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