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Subtract 60/49 from 1/3

1^st number: 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

1/3 - 60/49 is -131/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   1/3 = 1 × 49/3 × 49 = 49/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   60/49 = 60 × 3/49 × 3 = 180/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/147 - 180/147 = 49 - 180/147 = -131/147

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