Subtract 16/49 from 2/60
2/60 - 16/49 is -431/1470.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
16/49 = 16 × 60/49 × 60 = 960/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2940 - 960/2940 = 98 - 960/2940 = -862/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -431/1470
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