Subtract 16/60 from 5/9
5/9 - 16/60 is 13/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/180 - 48/180 = 100 - 48/180 = 52/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/45
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