Answers

Subtract 6/24 from 49/60

49/60 - 6/24 is 17/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/120 - 30/120 = 98 - 30/120 = 68/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30

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