Answers

Subtract 60/49 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

75/8 - 60/49 is 3195/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   75/8 = 75 × 49/8 × 49 = 3675/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   60/49 = 60 × 8/49 × 8 = 480/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/392 - 480/392 = 3675 - 480/392 = 3195/392
5. In mixed form: 859/392

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