Subtract 48/90 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 48/90
60/16 - 48/90 is 193/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
60/16 = 60 × 45/16 × 45 = 2700/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/720 - 384/720 = 2700 - 384/720 = 2316/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/60
- In mixed form: 313/60
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