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Subtract 25/27 from 60/49

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 25/27

60/49 - 25/27 is 395/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   60/49 = 60 × 27/49 × 27 = 1620/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   25/27 = 25 × 49/27 × 49 = 1225/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/1323 - 1225/1323 = 1620 - 1225/1323 = 395/1323

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