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Subtract 24/49 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 24/49

84/60 - 24/49 is 223/245.

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,
   84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   24/49 = 24 × 60/49 × 60 = 1440/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/2940 - 1440/2940 = 4116 - 1440/2940 = 2676/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/245

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