Subtract 2/60 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 2/60
60/16 - 2/60 is 223/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/240 - 8/240 = 900 - 8/240 = 892/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/60
- In mixed form: 343/60
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