Answers

Subtract 54/60 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 54/60

49/35 - 54/60 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   49/35 = 49 × 12/35 × 12 = 588/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/420 - 378/420 = 588 - 378/420 = 210/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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