Subtract 4/60 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 4/60
49/12 - 4/60 is 241/60.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/60 - 4/60 = 245 - 4/60 = 241/60 - In mixed form: 41/60
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