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Subtract 50/48 from 2/4

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

2/4 - 50/48 is -13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   2/4 = 2 × 12/4 × 12 = 24/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/48 - 50/48 = 24 - 50/48 = -26/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24

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