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Subtract 49/12 from 7/50

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

7/50 - 49/12 is -1183/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/300 - 1225/300 = 42 - 1225/300 = -1183/300

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