Subtract 1/16 from 3/60
3/60 - 1/16 is -1/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 15/240 = 12 - 15/240 = -3/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/60-1/16 3/60-2/16 3/60-1/32 9/60-1/16 3/60-3/16 3/60-1/48 15/60-1/16 3/60-5/16 3/60-1/80 21/60-1/16 3/60-7/16