Subtract 21/24 from 49/60
49/60 - 21/24 is -7/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/120 - 105/120 = 98 - 105/120 = -7/120
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