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Subtract 12/3 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 4 0/3

49/6 - 12/3 is 25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   49/6 = 49 × 1/6 × 1 = 49/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   12/3 = 12 × 2/3 × 2 = 24/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/6 - 24/6 = 49 - 24/6 = 25/6
5. In mixed form: 41/6

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