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Subtract 6/49 from 12/4

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/49

12/4 - 6/49 is 141/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/196 - 24/196 = 588 - 24/196 = 564/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/49
6. In mixed form: 243/49

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