Subtract 16/60 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 16/60
40/4 - 16/60 is 146/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 16/60 = 600 - 16/60 = 584/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/15
- In mixed form: 911/15
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