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Subtract 25/12 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

4/50 - 25/12 is -601/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/300 - 625/300 = 24 - 625/300 = -601/300

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