Subtract 24/60 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 24/60
49/12 - 24/60 is 221/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/60 - 24/60 = 245 - 24/60 = 221/60 - In mixed form: 341/60
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