Subtract 60/49 from 30/48
1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 1 11/49
30/48 - 60/49 is -235/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/2352 - 2880/2352 = 1470 - 2880/2352 = -1410/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/392
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/48-60/49 30/96-60/49 30/48-60/98 90/48-60/49