Subtract 60/5 from 49/60
1st number: 49/60, 2nd number: 12 0/5
49/60 - 60/5 is -671/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
60/5 = 60 × 12/5 × 12 = 720/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/60 - 720/60 = 49 - 720/60 = -671/60
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