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Subtract 60/49 from 35/40

1^st number: 35/40, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

35/40 - 60/49 is -137/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   35/40 = 35 × 49/40 × 49 = 1715/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   60/49 = 60 × 40/49 × 40 = 2400/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1960 - 2400/1960 = 1715 - 2400/1960 = -685/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/392

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