Answers

Subtract 60/49 from 20/14

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

20/14 - 60/49 is 10/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   20/14 = 20 × 7/14 × 7 = 140/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   60/49 = 60 × 2/49 × 2 = 120/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/98 - 120/98 = 140 - 120/98 = 20/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/49

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