Subtract 5/49 from 6/60
6/60 - 5/49 is -1/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2940 - 300/2940 = 294 - 300/2940 = -6/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/490
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