Answers

Subtract 35/49 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 35/49

60/8 - 35/49 is 95/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   60/8 = 60 × 49/8 × 49 = 2940/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   35/49 = 35 × 8/49 × 8 = 280/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/392 - 280/392 = 2940 - 280/392 = 2660/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/14
6. In mixed form: 611/14

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