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Subtract 49/60 from 60/21

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 49/60

60/21 - 49/60 is 857/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   60/21 = 60 × 20/21 × 20 = 1200/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/420 - 343/420 = 1200 - 343/420 = 857/420
5. In mixed form: 217/420

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