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Subtract 5/45 from 60/49

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 5/45

60/49 - 5/45 is 491/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   60/49 = 60 × 45/49 × 45 = 2700/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/2205 - 245/2205 = 2700 - 245/2205 = 2455/2205
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/441
6. In mixed form: 150/441

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