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Subtract 49/16 from 3/60

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 3 1/16

3/60 - 49/16 is -241/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/240 - 735/240 = 12 - 735/240 = -723/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/80

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