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Subtract 15/60 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/60

50/4 - 15/60 is 49/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/60 - 15/60 = 750 - 15/60 = 735/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
6. In mixed form: 121/4

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