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Subtract 30/75 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 30/75

50/4 - 30/75 is 121/10.

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,
   30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3750/300 - 120/300 = 3750 - 120/300 = 3630/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/10
6. In mixed form: 121/10

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