Subtract 18/49 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 18/49
60/5 - 18/49 is 570/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
60/5 = 60 × 49/5 × 49 = 2940/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/245 - 90/245 = 2940 - 90/245 = 2850/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 570/49
- In mixed form: 1131/49
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