Subtract 5/60 from 1/49
1/49 - 5/60 is -37/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
1/49 = 1 × 60/49 × 60 = 60/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/2940 - 245/2940 = 60 - 245/2940 = -185/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/588
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