Subtract 49/60 from 7/25
7/25 - 49/60 is -161/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/300 - 245/300 = 84 - 245/300 = -161/300
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