Subtract 6/60 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 6/60
50/16 - 6/60 is 121/40.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/240 - 24/240 = 750 - 24/240 = 726/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/40
- In mixed form: 31/40
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