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Subtract 3/60 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 3/60

50/12 - 3/60 is 247/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/60 - 3/60 = 250 - 3/60 = 247/60
5. In mixed form: 47/60

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