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Subtract 49/60 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 49/60

10/4 - 49/60 is 101/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 49/60 = 150 - 49/60 = 101/60
5. In mixed form: 141/60

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