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Subtract 2/70 from 49/60

49/60 - 2/70 is 331/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/420 - 12/420 = 343 - 12/420 = 331/420

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