Subtract 4/60 from 20/49
20/49 - 4/60 is 251/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
20/49 = 20 × 60/49 × 60 = 1200/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/2940 - 196/2940 = 1200 - 196/2940 = 1004/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/735
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