Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

14/60 - 49/48 is -63/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/240 - 245/240 = 56 - 245/240 = -189/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/80

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