Subtract 16/60 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 16/60
49/25 - 16/60 is 127/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/300 - 80/300 = 588 - 80/300 = 508/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/75
- In mixed form: 152/75
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