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Subtract 4/35 from 49/60

49/60 - 4/35 is 59/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/420 - 48/420 = 343 - 48/420 = 295/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/84

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