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Subtract 81/48 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 33/48

50/12 - 81/48 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   81/48 = 81 × 1/48 × 1 = 81/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/48 - 81/48 = 200 - 81/48 = 119/48
5. In mixed form: 223/48

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