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Formatting Whole Numbers for Decimal Subtraction in Logistics

A logistics coordinator needs to evaluate the expression 37.4250{}37.42 - 50 to determine a discrepancy in a shipping weight log. According to the outlined procedure for this calculation, what specific modification must be made to the whole number 50 before aligning it vertically to subtract the magnitudes?

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