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Subtract 50/75 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 50/75

50/12 - 50/75 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/300 - 200/300 = 1250 - 200/300 = 1050/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
6. In mixed form: 31/2

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