Subtract 20/49 from 15/60
15/60 - 20/49 is -31/196.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
20/49 = 20 × 60/49 × 60 = 1200/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/2940 - 1200/2940 = 735 - 1200/2940 = -465/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/196
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