Subtract 3/60 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 3/60
45/16 - 3/60 is 221/80.
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,
45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/240 - 12/240 = 675 - 12/240 = 663/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/80
- In mixed form: 261/80
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