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Subtract 5/60 from 30/49

30/49 - 5/60 is 311/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    30/49 = 30 × 60/49 × 60 = 1800/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/2940 - 245/2940 = 1800 - 245/2940 = 1555/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/588

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