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Subtract 27/60 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 27/60

49/2 - 27/60 is 481/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   49/2 = 49 × 30/2 × 30 = 1470/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/60 - 27/60 = 1470 - 27/60 = 1443/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/20
6. In mixed form: 241/20

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