Subtract 10/81 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 10/81
60/16 - 10/81 is 1175/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
60/16 = 60 × 81/16 × 81 = 4860/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
10/81 = 10 × 16/81 × 16 = 160/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/1296 - 160/1296 = 4860 - 160/1296 = 4700/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1175/324
- In mixed form: 3203/324
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