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Subtract 54/70 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 54/70

50/4 - 54/70 is 821/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/140 - 108/140 = 1750 - 108/140 = 1642/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 821/70
6. In mixed form: 1151/70

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