Subtract 12/60 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 12/60
30/16 - 12/60 is 67/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/240 - 48/240 = 450 - 48/240 = 402/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/40
- In mixed form: 127/40
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