Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 16/60 from 30/90

30/90 - 16/60 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/180 - 48/180 = 60 - 48/180 = 12/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com