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Subtract 12/49 from 49/60

49/60 - 12/49 is 1681/2940.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    49/60 = 49 × 49/60 × 49 = 2401/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    12/49 = 12 × 60/49 × 60 = 720/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2401/2940 - 720/2940 = 2401 - 720/2940 = 1681/2940

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