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Subtract 24/60 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 24/60

49/36 - 24/60 is 173/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/180 - 72/180 = 245 - 72/180 = 173/180

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