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Subtract 27/5 from 49/4

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

49/4 - 27/5 is 137/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   49/4 = 49 × 5/4 × 5 = 245/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   27/5 = 27 × 4/5 × 4 = 108/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/20 - 108/20 = 245 - 108/20 = 137/20
5. In mixed form: 617/20

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