Subtract 40/60 from 3/49
3/49 - 40/60 is -89/147.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/2940 - 1960/2940 = 180 - 1960/2940 = -1780/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/147
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