Subtract 10/12 from 16/60
16/60 - 10/12 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/60 - 50/60 = 16 - 50/60 = -34/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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