Subtract 30/49 from 18/60
18/60 - 30/49 is -153/490.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
30/49 = 30 × 60/49 × 60 = 1800/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/2940 - 1800/2940 = 882 - 1800/2940 = -918/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -153/490
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