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Subtract 25/10 from 12/50

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

12/50 - 25/10 is -113/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   25/10 = 25 × 5/10 × 5 = 125/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/50 - 125/50 = 12 - 125/50 = -113/50

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