Subtract 98/16 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 6 2/16
3/60 - 98/16 is -243/40.
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,
98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 1470/240 = 12 - 1470/240 = -1458/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/40
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