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Subtract 12/10 from 25/50

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

25/50 - 12/10 is -7/10.

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,
   25/50 = 25 × 1/50 × 1 = 25/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   12/10 = 12 × 5/10 × 5 = 60/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/50 - 60/50 = 25 - 60/50 = -35/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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