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Subtract 45/16 from 49/60

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

49/60 - 45/16 is -479/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/240 - 675/240 = 196 - 675/240 = -479/240

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