Subtract 60/18 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3 6/18
16/5 - 60/18 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
16/5 = 16 × 18/5 × 18 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 300/90 = 288 - 300/90 = -12/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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