Subtract 56/9 from 49/60
1st number: 49/60, 2nd number: 6 2/9
49/60 - 56/9 is -973/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/180 - 1120/180 = 147 - 1120/180 = -973/180
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