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Subtract 50/32 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

8/12 - 50/32 is -43/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/96 - 150/96 = 64 - 150/96 = -86/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/48

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