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Subtract 3/49 from 60/90

60/90 - 3/49 is 89/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    3/49 = 3 × 90/49 × 90 = 270/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/4410 - 270/4410 = 2940 - 270/4410 = 2670/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/147

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