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Subtract 12/70 from 49/60

49/60 - 12/70 is 271/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/420 - 72/420 = 343 - 72/420 = 271/420

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