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Subtract 18/49 from 7/60

7/60 - 18/49 is -737/2940.

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,
   7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   18/49 = 18 × 60/49 × 60 = 1080/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/2940 - 1080/2940 = 343 - 1080/2940 = -737/2940

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