Subtract 42/60 from 8/49
8/49 - 42/60 is -263/490.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 60/49 × 60 = 480/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/2940 - 2058/2940 = 480 - 2058/2940 = -1578/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/490
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