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Subtract 2/60 from 49/9

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/60

49/9 - 2/60 is 487/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/180 - 6/180 = 980 - 6/180 = 974/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 487/90
  6. In mixed form: 537/90

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