Subtract 36/60 from 16/48
16/48 - 36/60 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/240 - 144/240 = 80 - 144/240 = -64/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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