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Subtract 15/24 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 15/24

49/12 - 15/24 is 83/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   49/12 = 49 × 2/12 × 2 = 98/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/24 - 15/24 = 98 - 15/24 = 83/24
5. In mixed form: 311/24

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