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Subtract 4/60 from 8/49

8/49 - 4/60 is 71/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   8/49 = 8 × 60/49 × 60 = 480/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/2940 - 196/2940 = 480 - 196/2940 = 284/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/735

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