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Subtract 60/49 from 45/96

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

45/96 - 60/49 is -1185/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   60/49 = 60 × 96/49 × 96 = 5760/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/4704 - 5760/4704 = 2205 - 5760/4704 = -3555/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1185/1568

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