Subtract 60/16 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 3 12/16
24/12 - 60/16 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 180/48 = 96 - 180/48 = -84/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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