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Subtract 70/60 from 15/49

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

15/49 - 70/60 is -253/294.

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,
   15/49 = 15 × 60/49 × 60 = 900/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/2940 - 3430/2940 = 900 - 3430/2940 = -2530/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/294

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