Subtract 50/60 from 15/16
15/16 - 50/60 is 5/48.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/240 - 200/240 = 225 - 200/240 = 25/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48
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