Subtract 5/36 from 49/60
49/60 - 5/36 is 61/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/180 - 25/180 = 147 - 25/180 = 122/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/90
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