Subtract 60/5 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 12 0/5
18/16 - 60/5 is -87/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
60/5 = 60 × 16/5 × 16 = 960/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/80 - 960/80 = 90 - 960/80 = -870/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/8
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