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Subtract 75/7 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 10 5/7

49/12 - 75/7 is -557/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   75/7 = 75 × 12/7 × 12 = 900/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/84 - 900/84 = 343 - 900/84 = -557/84

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