Subtract 15/60 from 12/49
12/49 - 15/60 is -1/196.
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,
12/49 = 12 × 60/49 × 60 = 720/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2940 - 735/2940 = 720 - 735/2940 = -15/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/196
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