Subtract 3/20 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 3/20
60/16 - 3/20 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
60/16 = 60 × 5/16 × 5 = 300/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/80 - 12/80 = 300 - 12/80 = 288/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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