Subtract 3/80 from 49/60
49/60 - 3/80 is 187/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/240 - 9/240 = 196 - 9/240 = 187/240
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