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Subtract 49/72 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/72

60/6 - 49/72 is 671/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   60/6 = 60 × 12/6 × 12 = 720/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/72 - 49/72 = 720 - 49/72 = 671/72
5. In mixed form: 923/72

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