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## Subtract 60/49 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 11/49

15/8 - 60/49 is 255/392.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
15/8 = 15 × 49/8 × 49 = 735/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
60/49 = 60 × 8/49 × 8 = 480/392
4. Subtract the two fractions:
735/392 - 480/392 = 735 - 480/392 = 255/392

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