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Subtract 49/80 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 49/80

14/12 - 49/80 is 133/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   14/12 = 14 × 20/12 × 20 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 147/240 = 280 - 147/240 = 133/240

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