Subtract 4/60 from 12/16
12/16 - 4/60 is 41/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/240 - 16/240 = 180 - 16/240 = 164/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/60
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