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Subtract 5/63 from 60/49

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 5/63

60/49 - 5/63 is 505/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   60/49 = 60 × 9/49 × 9 = 540/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/441 - 35/441 = 540 - 35/441 = 505/441
5. In mixed form: 164/441

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