Subtract 50/18 from 16/60
1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 2 14/18
16/60 - 50/18 is -113/45.
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,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 500/180 = 48 - 500/180 = -452/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/60-50/18 16/60-50/36 48/60-50/18 16/60-50/54 80/60-50/18 16/60-50/90