Subtract 9/60 from 42/49
42/49 - 9/60 is 99/140.
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,
42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/2940 - 441/2940 = 2520 - 441/2940 = 2079/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/140
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