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Subtract 27/84 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 27/84

50/12 - 27/84 is 323/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/84 - 27/84 = 350 - 27/84 = 323/84
5. In mixed form: 371/84

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