Subtract 63/60 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1 3/60
24/16 - 63/60 is 9/20.
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,
24/16 = 24 × 15/16 × 15 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 252/240 = 360 - 252/240 = 108/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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