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Subtract 49/96 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 49/96

25/2 - 49/96 is 1151/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   25/2 = 25 × 48/2 × 48 = 1200/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/96 - 49/96 = 1200 - 49/96 = 1151/96
5. In mixed form: 1195/96

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