Subtract 2/16 from 2/60
2/60 - 2/16 is -11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/240 - 30/240 = 8 - 30/240 = -22/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/120
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