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Subtract 3/16 from 21/60

21/60 - 3/16 is 13/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/240 - 45/240 = 84 - 45/240 = 39/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/80

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