Subtract 2/60 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 2/60
49/18 - 2/60 is 121/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 6/180 = 490 - 6/180 = 484/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/45
- In mixed form: 231/45
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