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Subtract 16/90 from 63/60

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 16/90

63/60 - 16/90 is 157/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/180 - 32/180 = 189 - 32/180 = 157/180

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