Subtract 49/30 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 1 19/30
20/60 - 49/30 is -13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 98/60 = 20 - 98/60 = -78/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10
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