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Subtract 9/49 from 18/60

18/60 - 9/49 is 57/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    9/49 = 9 × 60/49 × 60 = 540/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/2940 - 540/2940 = 882 - 540/2940 = 342/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/490

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