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Subtract 12/64 from 49/60

49/60 - 12/64 is 151/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   49/60 = 49 × 16/60 × 16 = 784/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/960 - 180/960 = 784 - 180/960 = 604/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/240

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