Answers

Subtract 54/49 from 60/3

1^st number: 20 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

60/3 - 54/49 is 926/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   60/3 = 60 × 49/3 × 49 = 2940/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   54/49 = 54 × 3/49 × 3 = 162/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/147 - 162/147 = 2940 - 162/147 = 2778/147
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 926/49
6. In mixed form: 1844/49

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