Subtract 12/60 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/60
16/4 - 12/60 is 19/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 12/60 = 240 - 12/60 = 228/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
- In mixed form: 34/5
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