Subtract 49/60 from 2/5
2/5 - 49/60 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 49/60 = 24 - 49/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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