Subtract 1/60 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 1/60
16/8 - 1/60 is 119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 2/120 = 240 - 2/120 = 238/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/60
- In mixed form: 159/60
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