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Subtract 16/18 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 16/18

49/12 - 16/18 is 115/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   49/12 = 49 × 3/12 × 3 = 147/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/36 - 32/36 = 147 - 32/36 = 115/36
5. In mixed form: 37/36

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