Subtract 60/8 from 49/60
1st number: 49/60, 2nd number: 7 4/8
49/60 - 60/8 is -401/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/120 - 900/120 = 98 - 900/120 = -802/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/60
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