Subtract 49/60 from 18/48
18/48 - 49/60 is -53/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 196/240 = 90 - 196/240 = -106/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/120
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