Subtract 16/60 from 3/9
3/9 - 16/60 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 48/180 = 60 - 48/180 = 12/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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