Subtract 8/20 from 49/60
49/60 - 8/20 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/60 - 24/60 = 49 - 24/60 = 25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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