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Subtract 9/5 from 49/12

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

49/12 - 9/5 is 137/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/60 - 108/60 = 245 - 108/60 = 137/60
5. In mixed form: 217/60

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