Subtract 12/60 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 12/60
35/16 - 12/60 is 159/80.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/240 - 48/240 = 525 - 48/240 = 477/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/80
- In mixed form: 179/80
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