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Subtract 49/16 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

7/12 - 49/16 is -119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/48 - 147/48 = 28 - 147/48 = -119/48

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