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Subtract 14/42 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 14/42

49/12 - 14/42 is 15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/84 - 28/84 = 343 - 28/84 = 315/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
6. In mixed form: 33/4

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