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Subtract 10/16 from 16/60

16/60 - 10/16 is -43/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/240 - 150/240 = 64 - 150/240 = -86/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/120

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