Subtract 2/7 from 16/60
16/60 - 2/7 is -2/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/420 - 120/420 = 112 - 120/420 = -8/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/105
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