Subtract 5/60 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 5/60
49/40 - 5/60 is 137/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/120 - 10/120 = 147 - 10/120 = 137/120 - In mixed form: 117/120
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