Subtract 16/60 from 2/6
2/6 - 16/60 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 16/60 = 20 - 16/60 = 4/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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