Subtract 20/18 from 16/60
1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 1 2/18
16/60 - 20/18 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 200/180 = 48 - 200/180 = -152/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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