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Subtract 25/9 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

49/12 - 25/9 is 47/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
   25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/36 - 100/36 = 147 - 100/36 = 47/36
5. In mixed form: 111/36

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