Subtract 16/3 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 5 1/3
6/60 - 16/3 is -157/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 320/60 = 6 - 320/60 = -314/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/30
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