Subtract 16/60 from 27/49
27/49 - 16/60 is 209/735.
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,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
16/60 = 16 × 49/60 × 49 = 784/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/2940 - 784/2940 = 1620 - 784/2940 = 836/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/735
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