Subtract 12/60 from 5/49
5/49 - 12/60 is -24/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/2940 - 588/2940 = 300 - 588/2940 = -288/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/245
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