Subtract 3/49 from 16/60
16/60 - 3/49 is 151/735.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 49/60 × 49 = 784/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2940 - 180/2940 = 784 - 180/2940 = 604/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/735
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