Subtract 16/60 from 64/9
1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 16/60
64/9 - 16/60 is 308/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
64/9 = 64 × 20/9 × 20 = 1280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/180 - 48/180 = 1280 - 48/180 = 1232/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 308/45
- In mixed form: 638/45
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