Subtract 1/60 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1/60
16/12 - 1/60 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 1/60 = 80 - 1/60 = 79/60 - In mixed form: 119/60
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