Subtract 6/60 from 1/49, Solve 1/49

Subtract 6/60 from 1/49

1/49 - 6/60 is -39/490.

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,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/2940 - 294/2940 = 60 - 294/2940 = -234/2940
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/490

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