Subtract 16/60 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 16/60
40/12 - 16/60 is 46/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 16/60 = 200 - 16/60 = 184/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
- In mixed form: 31/15
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