Answers

Subtract 35/49 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 35/49

60/4 - 35/49 is 100/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   60/4 = 60 × 49/4 × 49 = 2940/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   35/49 = 35 × 4/49 × 4 = 140/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/196 - 140/196 = 2940 - 140/196 = 2800/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/7
6. In mixed form: 142/7

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