Subtract 49/60 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 49/60
32/9 - 49/60 is 493/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/180 - 147/180 = 640 - 147/180 = 493/180 - In mixed form: 2133/180
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