Subtract 84/36 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 2 12/36
60/16 - 84/36 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
84/36 = 84 × 4/36 × 4 = 336/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/144 - 336/144 = 540 - 336/144 = 204/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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