Answers

Subtract 49/9 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

75/60 - 49/9 is -151/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/180 - 980/180 = 225 - 980/180 = -755/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/36

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