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Subtract 60/49 from 15/48

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

15/48 - 60/49 is -715/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/2352 - 2880/2352 = 735 - 2880/2352 = -2145/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -715/784

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