Subtract 15/60 from 40/49
40/49 - 15/60 is 111/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
40/49 = 40 × 60/49 × 60 = 2400/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/2940 - 735/2940 = 2400 - 735/2940 = 1665/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/196
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