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Subtract 50/16 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

8/12 - 50/16 is -59/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/48 - 150/48 = 32 - 150/48 = -118/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/24

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