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Subtract 81/96 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 81/96

50/12 - 81/96 is 319/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/96 - 81/96 = 400 - 81/96 = 319/96
5. In mixed form: 331/96

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