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Subtract 49/60 from 42/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 49/60

42/12 - 49/60 is 161/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/60 - 49/60 = 210 - 49/60 = 161/60
5. In mixed form: 241/60

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