Subtract 49/4 from 5/60
1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 12 1/4
5/60 - 49/4 is -73/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/60 - 735/60 = 5 - 735/60 = -730/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/6
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