Subtract 45/16 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 2 13/16
60/10 - 45/16 is 51/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
60/10 = 60 × 8/10 × 8 = 480/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/80 - 225/80 = 480 - 225/80 = 255/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/16
- In mixed form: 33/16
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