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Subtract 9/16 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 9/16

50/4 - 9/16 is 191/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   50/4 = 50 × 4/4 × 4 = 200/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/16 - 9/16 = 200 - 9/16 = 191/16
5. In mixed form: 1115/16

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