Subtract 49/5 from 14/60
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 9 4/5
14/60 - 49/5 is -287/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/60 - 588/60 = 14 - 588/60 = -574/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/30
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