Answers

Subtract 63/49 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

60/35 - 63/49 is 3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   60/35 = 60 × 7/35 × 7 = 420/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   63/49 = 63 × 5/49 × 5 = 315/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/245 - 315/245 = 420 - 315/245 = 105/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7

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