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Subtract 21/40 from 49/60

49/60 - 21/40 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/120 - 63/120 = 98 - 63/120 = 35/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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