Subtract 27/49 from 45/60
45/60 - 27/49 is 39/196.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2940 - 1620/2940 = 2205 - 1620/2940 = 585/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/196
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