Subtract 7/16 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 7/16
60/9 - 7/16 is 299/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
60/9 = 60 × 16/9 × 16 = 960/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/144 - 63/144 = 960 - 63/144 = 897/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/48
- In mixed form: 611/48
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