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Subtract 2/49 from 63/60

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 2/49

63/60 - 2/49 is 989/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   2/49 = 2 × 60/49 × 60 = 120/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/2940 - 120/2940 = 3087 - 120/2940 = 2967/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 989/980
6. In mixed form: 19/980

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