Subtract 8/60 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 8/60
49/4 - 8/60 is 727/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/60 - 8/60 = 735 - 8/60 = 727/60 - In mixed form: 127/60
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