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Subtract 9/16 from 4/60

4/60 - 9/16 is -119/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/240 - 135/240 = 16 - 135/240 = -119/240

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