Subtract 30/60 from 6/16
6/16 - 30/60 is -1/8.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 120/240 = 90 - 120/240 = -30/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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