Subtract 4/49 from 4/60
4/60 - 4/49 is -11/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
4/49 = 4 × 60/49 × 60 = 240/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/2940 - 240/2940 = 196 - 240/2940 = -44/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/735
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