Subtract 49/40 from 24/60
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 9/40
24/60 - 49/40 is -33/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 147/120 = 48 - 147/120 = -99/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/40
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