Subtract 2/60 from 16/21
16/21 - 2/60 is 51/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
16/21 = 16 × 20/21 × 20 = 320/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/420 - 14/420 = 320 - 14/420 = 306/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/70
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