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Subtract 49/27 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

75/12 - 49/27 is 479/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   75/12 = 75 × 9/12 × 9 = 675/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/108 - 196/108 = 675 - 196/108 = 479/108
5. In mixed form: 447/108

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