Subtract 24/60 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 24/60
16/2 - 24/60 is 38/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
16/2 = 16 × 30/2 × 30 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 24/60 = 480 - 24/60 = 456/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
- In mixed form: 73/5
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