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Subtract 20/49 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 20/49

60/15 - 20/49 is 176/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   60/15 = 60 × 49/15 × 49 = 2940/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   20/49 = 20 × 15/49 × 15 = 300/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/735 - 300/735 = 2940 - 300/735 = 2640/735
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/49
6. In mixed form: 329/49

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