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Subtract 10/81 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 10/81

49/12 - 10/81 is 1283/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   49/12 = 49 × 27/12 × 27 = 1323/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/324 - 40/324 = 1323 - 40/324 = 1283/324
5. In mixed form: 3311/324

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