Answers

Subtract 49/36 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

75/12 - 49/36 is 44/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   75/12 = 75 × 3/12 × 3 = 225/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/36 - 49/36 = 225 - 49/36 = 176/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
6. In mixed form: 48/9

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