Subtract 90/60 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 30/60
20/16 - 90/60 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
20/16 = 20 × 15/16 × 15 = 300/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
90/60 = 90 × 4/60 × 4 = 360/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/240 - 360/240 = 300 - 360/240 = -60/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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