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Subtract 50/90 from 48/12

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/90

48/12 - 50/90 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/180 - 100/180 = 720 - 100/180 = 620/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
6. In mixed form: 34/9

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