Subtract 84/9 from 16/60
1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 9 3/9
16/60 - 84/9 is -136/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 1680/180 = 48 - 1680/180 = -1632/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/15
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