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Subtract 63/14 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

50/12 - 63/14 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 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 14 × 6 = 84,
   63/14 = 63 × 6/14 × 6 = 378/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/84 - 378/84 = 350 - 378/84 = -28/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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