Subtract 27/49 from 9/60
9/60 - 27/49 is -393/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2940 - 1620/2940 = 441 - 1620/2940 = -1179/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -393/980
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