Subtract 28/60 from 6/49
6/49 - 28/60 is -253/735.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 60/49 × 60 = 360/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
28/60 = 28 × 49/60 × 49 = 1372/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/2940 - 1372/2940 = 360 - 1372/2940 = -1012/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/735
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