Subtract 6/60 from 16/45
16/45 - 6/60 is 23/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/180 - 18/180 = 64 - 18/180 = 46/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/90
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