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Subtract 12/96 from 49/60

49/60 - 12/96 is 83/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   49/60 = 49 × 8/60 × 8 = 392/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/480 - 60/480 = 392 - 60/480 = 332/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/120

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