Subtract 4/16 from 6/60
6/60 - 4/16 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
4/16 = 4 × 15/16 × 15 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/240 - 60/240 = 24 - 60/240 = -36/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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