Subtract 3/50 from 16/60
16/60 - 3/50 is 31/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/300 - 18/300 = 80 - 18/300 = 62/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/150
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