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Subtract 49/15 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 4/15

14/12 - 49/15 is -21/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/60 - 196/60 = 70 - 196/60 = -126/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/10

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