Subtract 4/60 from 16/49
16/49 - 4/60 is 191/735.
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,
16/49 = 16 × 60/49 × 60 = 960/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/2940 - 196/2940 = 960 - 196/2940 = 764/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/735
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