Subtract 14/75 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 14/75
60/16 - 14/75 is 1069/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
60/16 = 60 × 75/16 × 75 = 4500/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
14/75 = 14 × 16/75 × 16 = 224/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/1200 - 224/1200 = 4500 - 224/1200 = 4276/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1069/300
- In mixed form: 3169/300
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