Subtract 40/49 from 25/60
25/60 - 40/49 is -235/588.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
40/49 = 40 × 60/49 × 60 = 2400/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/2940 - 2400/2940 = 1225 - 2400/2940 = -1175/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/588
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