Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 49/80

1^st number: 49/80, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

49/80 - 63/60 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/240 - 252/240 = 147 - 252/240 = -105/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16

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