Subtract 49/20 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 2 9/20
3/60 - 49/20 is -12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/60 - 147/60 = 3 - 147/60 = -144/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/5
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