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Subtract 4/64 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/64

50/4 - 4/64 is 199/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   50/4 = 50 × 16/4 × 16 = 800/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   4/64 = 4 × 1/64 × 1 = 4/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/64 - 4/64 = 800 - 4/64 = 796/64
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/16
6. In mixed form: 127/16

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