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Subtract 49/12 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

6/15 - 49/12 is -221/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/60 - 245/60 = 24 - 245/60 = -221/60

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