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Subtract 15/60 from 60/49

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 15/60

60/49 - 15/60 is 191/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   60/49 = 60 × 60/49 × 60 = 3600/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3600/2940 - 735/2940 = 3600 - 735/2940 = 2865/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/196

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