Subtract 16/60 from 3/10
3/10 - 16/60 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/60 - 16/60 = 18 - 16/60 = 2/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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