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Subtract 21/75 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/75

50/4 - 21/75 is 611/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3750/300 - 84/300 = 3750 - 84/300 = 3666/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/50
6. In mixed form: 1211/50

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