Subtract 32/60 from 9/49
9/49 - 32/60 is -257/735.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 60/49 × 60 = 540/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
32/60 = 32 × 49/60 × 49 = 1568/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/2940 - 1568/2940 = 540 - 1568/2940 = -1028/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/735
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