Answers

Subtract 60/49 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

75/24 - 60/49 is 745/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   75/24 = 75 × 49/24 × 49 = 3675/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   60/49 = 60 × 24/49 × 24 = 1440/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/1176 - 1440/1176 = 3675 - 1440/1176 = 2235/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 745/392
6. In mixed form: 1353/392

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