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Subtract 25/12 from 50/72

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

50/72 - 25/12 is -25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   25/12 = 25 × 6/12 × 6 = 150/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/72 - 150/72 = 50 - 150/72 = -100/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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