Subtract 36/49 from 20/60
20/60 - 36/49 is -59/147.
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,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
36/49 = 36 × 60/49 × 60 = 2160/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/2940 - 2160/2940 = 980 - 2160/2940 = -1180/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/147
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