Subtract 8/60 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 8/60
25/16 - 8/60 is 343/240.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 15/16 × 15 = 375/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/240 - 32/240 = 375 - 32/240 = 343/240 - In mixed form: 1103/240
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