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Subtract 45/80 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 45/80

50/12 - 45/80 is 173/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   50/12 = 50 × 20/12 × 20 = 1000/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/240 - 135/240 = 1000 - 135/240 = 865/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/48
6. In mixed form: 329/48

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