Subtract 49/60 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 49/60
16/5 - 49/60 is 143/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/60 - 49/60 = 192 - 49/60 = 143/60 - In mixed form: 223/60
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