Subtract 28/60 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 28/60
49/16 - 28/60 is 623/240.
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,
49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/240 - 112/240 = 735 - 112/240 = 623/240 - In mixed form: 2143/240
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