Subtract 36/60 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 36/60
16/6 - 36/60 is 31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 36/60 = 160 - 36/60 = 124/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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