Subtract 4/60 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 4/60
49/18 - 4/60 is 239/90.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 12/180 = 490 - 12/180 = 478/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/90
- In mixed form: 259/90
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