Subtract 49/60 from 9/28
9/28 - 49/60 is -52/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/420 - 343/420 = 135 - 343/420 = -208/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/105
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