Subtract 16/60 from 3/81
3/81 - 16/60 is -31/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
3/81 = 3 × 20/81 × 20 = 60/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
16/60 = 16 × 27/60 × 27 = 432/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/1620 - 432/1620 = 60 - 432/1620 = -372/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/135
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