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Subtract 49/4 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

6/3 - 49/4 is -41/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   6/3 = 6 × 4/3 × 4 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/12 - 147/12 = 24 - 147/12 = -123/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/4

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