Answers

Subtract 64/45 from 49/60

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 1 19/45

49/60 - 64/45 is -109/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/180 - 256/180 = 147 - 256/180 = -109/180

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁸/₆₀-⁶⁴/₄₅ ⁴⁹/₆₀-⁶⁴/₉₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator