Subtract 49/60 from 18/24
18/24 - 49/60 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 98/120 = 90 - 98/120 = -8/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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