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Subtract 21/45 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/45

50/4 - 21/45 is 361/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/180 - 84/180 = 2250 - 84/180 = 2166/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/30
6. In mixed form: 121/30

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