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Subtract 3/60 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 3/60

49/20 - 3/60 is 12/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/60 - 3/60 = 147 - 3/60 = 144/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
6. In mixed form: 22/5

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