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Subtract 3/49 from 2/60

2/60 - 3/49 is -41/1470.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/2940 - 180/2940 = 98 - 180/2940 = -82/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/1470

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