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Subtract 49/60 from 1/49

1/49 - 49/60 is -2341/2940.

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,
   1/49 = 1 × 60/49 × 60 = 60/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   49/60 = 49 × 49/60 × 49 = 2401/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/2940 - 2401/2940 = 60 - 2401/2940 = -2341/2940

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