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Subtract 5/60 from 3/16

3/16 - 5/60 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/240 - 20/240 = 45 - 20/240 = 25/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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