Answers

Subtract 3/49 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 3/49

75/60 - 3/49 is 233/196.

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,
   75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/2940 - 180/2940 = 3675 - 180/2940 = 3495/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/196
6. In mixed form: 137/196

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