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Subtract 21/8 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

49/12 - 21/8 is 35/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
   21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/24 - 63/24 = 98 - 63/24 = 35/24
5. In mixed form: 111/24

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