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Subtract 27/40 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 27/40

49/12 - 27/40 is 409/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/120 - 81/120 = 490 - 81/120 = 409/120
5. In mixed form: 349/120

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