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Subtract 12/20 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 12/20

49/12 - 12/20 is 209/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/60 - 36/60 = 245 - 36/60 = 209/60
5. In mixed form: 329/60

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