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Subtract 21/60 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 21/60

49/25 - 21/60 is 161/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/300 - 105/300 = 588 - 105/300 = 483/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/100
6. In mixed form: 161/100

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