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Subtract 12/10 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

49/6 - 12/10 is 209/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/30 - 36/30 = 245 - 36/30 = 209/30
5. In mixed form: 629/30

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