Answers

Subtract 49/12 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

60/18 - 49/12 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   60/18 = 60 × 2/18 × 2 = 120/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   49/12 = 49 × 3/12 × 3 = 147/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/36 - 147/36 = 120 - 147/36 = -27/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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