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Subtract 45/6 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

49/12 - 45/6 is -41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   49/12 = 49 × 1/12 × 1 = 49/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/12 - 90/12 = 49 - 90/12 = -41/12

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