Answers

Subtract 49/8 from 15/60

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

15/60 - 49/8 is -47/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/120 - 735/120 = 30 - 735/120 = -705/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/8

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