Answers

Subtract 30/27 from 49/60

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

49/60 - 30/27 is -53/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   30/27 = 30 × 20/27 × 20 = 600/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/540 - 600/540 = 441 - 600/540 = -159/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/180

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