Subtract 6/8 from 16/60
16/60 - 6/8 is -29/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/120 - 90/120 = 32 - 90/120 = -58/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60
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